Physical Therapists Hourly Wage in Pennsylvania (2024)

The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Pennsylvania is $48.19/hour, based on 2024 BLS data.

Data: BLS OEWS 2024 • Pennsylvania hourly wage data • Updated 2026-04-06

Entry-Level (P10)
$35.19
/hour
Median (P50)
$48.19
/hour
Senior (P90)
$60.07
/hour

Annual Salary Equivalent

$100,240
Based on 2,080 work hours/year (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year). View annual salary page.

Pennsylvania vs National Average

Entry-Level (P10)
$35.19
National: $34.23
+2.8%
Median (P50)
$48.19
National: $46.87
+2.8%
Senior (P90)
$60.07
National: $60.05
+0.0%

Hourly Wage Breakdown by Percentile

Percentile Hourly Rate Weekly (×40h) Monthly (×173.3h) Annual (×2,080h)
Entry-Level (P10) $35.19 $1408 $6100 $73,200
Q1 (P25) $39.69 $1588 $6879 $82,550
Median (P50) $48.19 $1928 $8353 $100,240
Q3 (P75) $53.93 $2157 $9348 $112,180
Senior (P90) $60.07 $2403 $10412 $124,950

Note: Weekly = hourly × 40 hours. Monthly = hourly × 173.3 hours (avg). Annual = hourly × 2,080 hours.

Highest-Paying States for Physical Therapists

#1
$55.55
$55.55/hr
+18.5%
#2
$50.29
$50.29/hr
+7.3%
#3
$50.03
$50.03/hr
+6.7%
#4
$50.0
$50.0/hr
+6.7%
#5
$50.0
$50.0/hr
+6.7%
#6
$49.65
$49.65/hr
+5.9%
#7
$49.43
$49.43/hr
+5.5%
#8
$49.26
$49.26/hr
+5.1%
#9
$49.05
$49.05/hr
+4.7%
#10
$48.93
$48.93/hr
+4.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Pennsylvania?

The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Pennsylvania is $48.19/hour (2024 BLS data). This equals approximately $100,240.0 per year based on 2,080 work hours.

How does Pennsylvania Physical Therapists hourly pay compare to national average?

The median hourly rate for Physical Therapists in Pennsylvania is $48.19/hr compared to the national average of $46.87/hr — higher by $1.32/hr.

What is the entry-level hourly rate for Physical Therapists in Pennsylvania?

Entry-level Physical Therapists professionals in Pennsylvania earn approximately $35.19/hour (10th percentile), which equals $73,200.0/year. Senior-level professionals earn $60.07/hour.

How much does a senior Physical Therapists make per hour in Pennsylvania?

Senior-level Physical Therapists professionals in Pennsylvania (90th percentile) earn approximately $60.07/hour, or $124,950.0/year.

How is hourly wage calculated from annual salary?

Hourly wages are calculated by dividing annual salary by 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hours/week). This is the standard full-time conversion used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Data Source

Hourly wage data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2024. This data reflects median and percentile wages for Physical Therapists (SOC 291123) in Pennsylvania.

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