Physical Therapists Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$101,020
↑ 29.1% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Physical Therapists — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Physical Therapists — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 29.1% since 2011 ($78,270 → $101,020)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $101,020
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+1.8%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -12%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $101,020 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | $99,710 | +2.0% |
| 2022 | $97,720 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | $95,620 | +5.1% |
| 2020 | $91,010 | +1.8% |
| 2019 | $89,440 | +1.7% |
| 2018 | $87,930 | +1.2% |
| 2017 | $86,850 | +1.7% |
| 2016 | $85,400 | +1.6% |
| 2015 | $84,020 | +2.0% |
| 2014 | $82,390 | +1.7% |
| 2013 | $81,030 | +1.5% |
| 2012 | $79,860 | +2.0% |
| 2011 | $78,270 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.