Average outpatient physical therapist salary
$66,359
$31.9 hourly rate
Entry-level outpatient physical therapist salary
$40,000 yearly salary
Updated April 25, 2024
How much does an outpatient physical therapist make?
The average outpatient physical therapist salary in the United States is $66,359. Outpatient physical therapist salaries typically range between $40,000 and $108,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for outpatient physical therapists is $31.9 per hour. Outpatient physical therapist salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Outpatient physical therapists earn the highest average salary in California.
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Outpatient Physical Therapist
An outpatient physical therapist with 0-2 years of experience earns an average entry-level salary of $66,517. A mid-career outpatient physical therapist with 3-6 years of experience makes $66,359 a year on average. A senior level outpatient physical therapist with 7-12 years of experience enjoys an average annual salary of $83,087. According to Dr. Ken Kosior Prof., Chair & Assistant Professor at Quinnipiac University, "Earning potential has grown with the demand for skills rehabilitation professionals. The best way to maximize growth and salary is continuing education (certificates, advanced credentials, and specialization), exploring non-clinical opportunities in growing fields of healthcare (software, technology, health & wellness), and leveraging your professional degree for per diem, or part-time, employment to build your professional experience."
| Experience Level | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level outpatient physical therapist | $66,500 | $31.98 |
| Mid-level outpatient physical therapist | $72,500 | $34.87 |
| Senior-level outpatient physical therapist | $83,100 | $39.95 |
Outpatient Physical Therapist salary estimates from across the web
Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter, SalaryExpert and Comparably, the average salary for an outpatient physical therapist typically falls between $66,359 and $100,521.
Average outpatient physical therapist salary by state
The average outpatient physical therapist salary in California, Arizona, and Washington are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average outpatient physical therapist salary states are New Hampshire, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
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Highest paying states for outpatient physical therapists
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $88,491 | $42.54 |
| 2 | Washington | $74,269 | $35.71 |
| 3 | Oregon | $69,920 | $33.62 |
| 4 | Idaho | $61,815 | $29.72 |
| 5 | Arizona | $76,100 | $36.59 |
| 6 | Texas | $63,735 | $30.64 |
| 7 | New Mexico | $69,053 | $33.20 |
| 8 | Nebraska | $48,454 | $23.30 |
| 9 | Colorado | $55,313 | $26.59 |
| 10 | Nevada | $62,001 | $29.81 |
| 11 | Montana | $52,814 | $25.39 |
| 12 | Alaska | $65,800 | $31.63 |
| 13 | Kansas | $47,769 | $22.97 |
| 14 | Wyoming | $57,864 | $27.82 |
| 15 | Louisiana | $58,584 | $28.17 |
| 16 | Utah | $60,583 | $29.13 |
| 17 | North Dakota | $40,311 | $19.38 |
| 18 | Missouri | $42,741 | $20.55 |
| 19 | Georgia | $41,699 | $20.05 |
| 20 | Alabama | $46,593 | $22.40 |
| 21 | Kentucky | $40,357 | $19.40 |
| 22 | New Hampshire | $29,299 | $14.09 |
| 23 | Wisconsin | $36,965 | $17.77 |
| 24 | New Jersey | $31,310 | $15.05 |
| 25 | Arkansas | $44,067 | $21.19 |
| 26 | Massachusetts | $29,624 | $14.24 |
| 27 | South Carolina | $39,042 | $18.77 |
| 28 | Oklahoma | $41,775 | $20.08 |
| 29 | Delaware | $31,899 | $15.34 |
| 30 | Tennessee | $41,565 | $19.98 |
| 31 | Iowa | $38,660 | $18.59 |
| 32 | Maryland | $32,960 | $15.85 |
| 33 | Hawaii | $56,008 | $26.93 |
| 34 | Mississippi | $44,345 | $21.32 |
| 35 | Maine | $27,026 | $12.99 |
| 36 | Indiana | $29,584 | $14.22 |
| 37 | Pennsylvania | $28,322 | $13.62 |
| 38 | Rhode Island | $29,692 | $14.28 |
| 39 | Illinois | $33,769 | $16.24 |
| 40 | South Dakota | $40,785 | $19.61 |
| 41 | New York | $31,522 | $15.15 |
| 42 | Connecticut | $29,868 | $14.36 |
| 43 | Minnesota | $37,645 | $18.10 |
| 44 | Florida | $40,238 | $19.35 |
| 45 | Ohio | $32,133 | $15.45 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $31,738 | $15.26 |
| 47 | North Carolina | $31,839 | $15.31 |
| 48 | Vermont | $25,372 | $12.20 |
| 49 | Michigan | $27,554 | $13.25 |
| 50 | Virginia | $29,177 | $14.03 |
| 51 | District of Columbia | $27,619 | $13.28 |
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Highest paying cities for outpatient physical therapists
The highest-paying cities for outpatient physical therapists are San Francisco, CA, Phoenix, AZ, and Vancouver, WA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $91,091 | $43.79 |
| 2 | Phoenix, AZ | $76,788 | $36.92 |
| 3 | Vancouver, WA | $76,708 | $36.88 |
| 4 | Salem, OR | $69,931 | $33.62 |
| 5 | Albuquerque, NM | $69,749 | $33.53 |
| 6 | San Antonio, TX | $64,032 | $30.78 |
| 7 | Lakewood, CO | $55,339 | $26.61 |
| 8 | Hutchinson, KS | $49,908 | $23.99 |
| 9 | Paducah, KY | $44,633 | $21.46 |
| 10 | Kansas City, MO | $44,422 | $21.36 |
| 11 | Bradenton, FL | $41,581 | $19.99 |
| 12 | Tulsa, OK | $41,030 | $19.73 |
| 13 | Sioux Falls, SD | $39,029 | $18.76 |
| 14 | Minneapolis, MN | $37,420 | $17.99 |
| 15 | Aurora, IL | $33,540 | $16.13 |
| 16 | Waldorf, MD | $32,320 | $15.54 |
| 17 | Pittsburgh, PA | $29,131 | $14.01 |
| 18 | Muskegon, MI | $27,733 | $13.33 |
| 19 | Norwich, CT | $27,423 | $13.18 |
| 20 | Alexandria, VA | $27,278 | $13.11 |
Outpatient Physical Therapists are the most in-demand in these five cities:
- San Francisco, CA
- Phoenix, AZ
- Vancouver, WA
- Salem, OR
- Albuquerque, NM
Outpatient Physical Therapist salary details
An outpatient physical therapist's salary ranges from $40,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $108,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is an outpatient physical therapist's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
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| 90th Percentile | $108,000 | $9,000 | $52 |
| 75th Percentile | $85,000 | $7,083 | $41 |
| Average | $66,359 | $5,530 | $32 |
| 25th Percentile | $51,000 | $4,250 | $25 |
| 10th Percentile | $40,000 | $3,333 | $19 |
Highest paying outpatient physical therapist jobs
The highest paying types of outpatient physical therapists are mental health nurse, licensed professional counselor, and counselor/art therapist.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinician | $60,150 | $5,012 | $28.92 | 105,023 |
| Behavioral Health Technician | $34,611 | $2,884 | $16.64 | 99,503 |
| Behavior Technician | $38,026 | $3,169 | $18.28 | 47,541 |
| Psychiatric Technician | $39,662 | $3,305 | $19.07 | 64,888 |
| Behavioral Technician | $33,282 | $2,774 | $16.00 | 45,287 |
| Mental Health Nurse | $106,812 | $8,901 | $51.35 | 86,884 |
Top companies hiring outpatient physical therapists now:
- Mayo Clinic Jobs (22)
- Thriveworks Jobs (12)
- Concentra Jobs (16)
- Club Staffing Jobs (13)
- PeaceHealth Jobs (22)
Which companies pay outpatient physical therapists the most?
Outpatient physical therapist salaries at Accountable Healthcare Holdings Corp. and Aegis Therapies are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average outpatient physical therapist salary at companies like Concept Rehab and Favorite Healthcare Staffing are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accountable Healthcare Holdings Corp. | $105,807 | $50.87 |
| 2 | Aegis Therapies | $99,089 | $47.64 |
| 3 | Concept Rehab | $98,317 | $47.27 |
| 4 | Favorite Healthcare Staffing | $98,148 | $47.19 |
| 5 | Suncoast Center | $98,134 | $47.18 |
| 6 | Mayo Clinic | $98,031 | $47.13 |
| 7 | Infinity Rehab | $94,978 | $45.66 |
| 8 | Interstate Rehab | $93,271 | $44.84 |
| 9 | University of California-Berkeley | $91,334 | $43.91 |
| 10 | Thriveworks | $91,324 | $43.91 |
| 11 | Aya Healthcare | $89,340 | $42.95 |
| 12 | Tenet Healthcare | $89,339 | $42.95 |
| 13 | American Mobile Healthcare | $87,990 | $42.30 |
| 14 | Concentra | $87,558 | $42.10 |
| 15 | Careerstaff Unlimited - A Genesis Healthcare Company | $87,401 | $42.02 |
| 16 | Mental Health Partners | $86,341 | $41.51 |
| 17 | Heartland Home Health Inc. | $85,608 | $41.16 |
| 18 | Brooks Rehabilitation | $85,242 | $40.98 |
| 19 | Alleghany | $84,828 | $40.78 |
| 20 | Club Staffing | $84,175 | $40.47 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
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Outpatient Physical Therapist salary trends
The average outpatient physical therapist salary has risen by $9,289 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average outpatient physical therapist earned $57,070 annually, but today, they earn $66,359 a year. That works out to a 7% change in pay for outpatient physical therapists over the last decade.
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Average outpatient physical therapist salary over time
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Outpatient Physical Therapist salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $66,400 | $31.90 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $65,200 | $31.35 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $64,100 | $30.82 | +1.2% |
| 2021 | $63,300 | $30.44 | +1.7% |
| 2020 | $62,300 | $29.94 | +1.6% |
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Recently added outpatient physical therapist salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
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| Pharmerica | Physical Therapist-Outpatient | Sacramento, CA | 07/02/2023 | $102,263 |
| Valley View Hospital | Physical Therapist Outpatient | Glenwood Springs, CO | 07/02/2023 | $80,203 |
| Club Staffing | Physical Therapist-Outpatient | Naples, FL | 07/01/2023 | $86,089 |
| Hayes Physical Therapy | Physical Therapist-Outpatient | Paoli, PA | 07/01/2023 | $65,000 |
| Linkpas | Outpatient Physical Therapist | Frederick, MD | 07/01/2023 | $72,000 |
| Back In Action Rehabilitation, S.C | Physical Therapist-Outpatient | Fond du Lac, WI | 07/01/2023 | $72,500 |
| Ro Health, LLC | Physical Therapist--Outpatient | Oakland, CA | 07/01/2023 | $93,915 |
| Career Tree Network | Physical Therapist-Outpatient | Phoenix, AZ | 07/01/2023 | $71,942 |
| Linkpas | Outpatient Physical Therapist | Boise, ID | 07/01/2023 | $75,000 |
| Orthopedic & Spine Therapy | Physical Therapist-Outpatient | Lakewood, WI | 07/01/2023 | $75,000 |
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