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Pediatric Physical Therapist salary
Average pediatric physical therapist salary
$75,699
How much does a pediatric physical therapist make?
The average pediatric physical therapist salary in the United States is $75,699. Pediatric physical therapist salaries typically range between $55,000 and $103,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for pediatric physical therapists is $36.39 per hour.
Pediatric physical therapist salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Pediatric physical therapists earn the highest average salary in Washington.
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Where can a Pediatric Physical Therapist earn more?
Pediatric Physical Therapist Salaries By Experience Level
Experience Level  | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level pediatric physical therapist | $75,900 | $36.48 |
| Mid-level pediatric physical therapist | $82,700 | $39.78 |
| Senior-level pediatric physical therapist | $94,800 | $45.57 |
Pediatric Physical Therapist salary estimates from across the web
Average pediatric physical therapist salary by state
Highest paying states for pediatric physical therapists
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $94,284 | $45.33 |
| 2 | Washington | $103,485 | $49.75 |
| 3 | California | $99,100 | $47.64 |
| 4 | Wyoming | $78,605 | $37.79 |
| 5 | New Mexico | $87,084 | $41.87 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $78,458 | $37.72 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $79,073 | $38.02 |
| 8 | Indiana | $77,902 | $37.45 |
| 9 | Texas | $78,925 | $37.94 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $96,549 | $46.42 |
| 11 | Colorado | $81,964 | $39.41 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $84,797 | $40.77 |
| 13 | Nebraska | $75,196 | $36.15 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $82,453 | $39.64 |
| 15 | North Dakota | $71,615 | $34.43 |
| 16 | Idaho | $78,529 | $37.75 |
| 17 | Oregon | $81,044 | $38.96 |
| 18 | Delaware | $78,305 | $37.65 |
| 19 | South Carolina | $72,875 | $35.04 |
| 20 | Hawaii | $80,136 | $38.53 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania | $73,670 | $35.42 |
| 22 | Utah | $77,993 | $37.50 |
| 23 | Minnesota | $78,917 | $37.94 |
| 24 | Maine | $71,957 | $34.59 |
| 25 | Kansas | $71,126 | $34.20 |
| 26 | West Virginia | $67,860 | $32.63 |
| 27 | Wisconsin | $70,947 | $34.11 |
| 28 | South Dakota | $67,419 | $32.41 |
| 29 | Montana | $68,371 | $32.87 |
| 30 | Georgia | $71,413 | $34.33 |
| 31 | North Carolina | $72,207 | $34.71 |
| 32 | Missouri | $68,869 | $33.11 |
| 33 | Maryland | $73,104 | $35.15 |
| 34 | Vermont | $66,774 | $32.10 |
| 35 | Nevada | $71,981 | $34.61 |
| 36 | Ohio | $69,469 | $33.40 |
| 37 | Illinois | $69,752 | $33.53 |
| 38 | Alabama | $67,670 | $32.53 |
| 39 | Kentucky | $67,793 | $32.59 |
| 40 | Arkansas | $65,436 | $31.46 |
| 41 | Arizona | $65,958 | $31.71 |
| 42 | Florida | $68,054 | $32.72 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $64,612 | $31.06 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $66,845 | $32.14 |
| 45 | Iowa | $59,661 | $28.68 |
| 46 | Virginia | $66,608 | $32.02 |
| 47 | New York | $67,498 | $32.45 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $58,730 | $28.24 |
| 49 | Tennessee | $57,599 | $27.69 |
| 50 | Michigan | $62,248 | $29.93 |
| 51 | District of Columbia | $65,342 | $31.41 |
Highest paying cities for pediatric physical therapists
The highest-paying cities for pediatric physical therapists are Lynnwood, WA, San Francisco, CA, and Clifton, NJ.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lynnwood, WA | $103,895 | $49.95 |
| 2 | San Francisco, CA | $103,620 | $49.82 |
| 3 | Clifton, NJ | $82,514 | $39.67 |
| 4 | Pueblo, CO | $82,095 | $39.47 |
| 5 | El Paso, TX | $81,831 | $39.34 |
| 6 | Portland, OR | $80,817 | $38.85 |
| 7 | Richmond, IN | $77,928 | $37.47 |
| 8 | Las Vegas, NV | $71,901 | $34.57 |
| 9 | Macon, GA | $71,400 | $34.33 |
| 10 | Lansing, IL | $69,845 | $33.58 |
| 11 | Springfield, OH | $69,528 | $33.43 |
| 12 | Springfield, MO | $68,871 | $33.11 |
| 13 | New Smyrna Beach, FL | $68,565 | $32.96 |
| 14 | Paducah, KY | $67,705 | $32.55 |
| 15 | New York, NY | $67,516 | $32.46 |
| 16 | Virginia Beach, VA | $66,678 | $32.06 |
| 17 | Glendale, AZ | $66,281 | $31.87 |
| 18 | Lansing, MI | $62,290 | $29.95 |
| 19 | Des Moines, IA | $59,655 | $28.68 |
Pediatric Physical Therapist salary details
A pediatric physical therapist's salary ranges from $55,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $103,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a pediatric physical therapist's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $103,000 | $8,583 | $50 |
| 75th Percentile | $89,000 | $7,417 | $43 |
| Average | $75,699 | $6,308 | $36 |
| 25th Percentile | $64,000 | $5,333 | $31 |
| 10th Percentile | $55,000 | $4,583 | $26 |
Highest paying pediatric physical therapist jobs
The highest paying types of pediatric physical therapists are director of physical therapy, lead therapist, and per diem physical therapist.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Therapist | $55,943 | $4,662 | $26.90 | 159,770 |
| In Home Therapist | $51,706 | $4,309 | $24.86 | 113,993 |
| Physical Therapy Internship | $71,624 | $5,969 | $34.43 | 127,064 |
| Clinical Therapist | $57,864 | $4,822 | $27.82 | 136,898 |
| Director Of Physical Therapy | $107,759 | $8,980 | $51.81 | 65,423 |
| Registered Physical Therapist | $72,910 | $6,076 | $35.05 | 85,771 |
How would you rate the starting salaries for Pediatric Physical Therapists, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?
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Assistant Professor of Biology, Aurora University
Top companies hiring pediatric physical therapists now:
Which companies pay pediatric physical therapists the most?
Pediatric physical therapist salaries at Tenet Healthcare and Mayo Clinic are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average pediatric physical therapist salary at companies like Kaiser Permanente and Stellar Therapy Services are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tenet Healthcare | $93,238 | $44.83 |
| 2 | Mayo Clinic | $92,132 | $44.29 |
| 3 | Kaiser Permanente | $88,456 | $42.53 |
| 4 | Stellar Therapy Services | $88,034 | $42.32 |
| 5 | Theraplay | $85,185 | $40.95 |
| 6 | Northwell Health | $85,129 | $40.93 |
| 7 | University Hospitals | $84,916 | $40.83 |
| 8 | Legacy Health | $84,168 | $40.47 |
| 9 | Blue Bird | $84,054 | $40.41 |
| 10 | Aya Healthcare | $83,987 | $40.38 |
| 11 | Sportscare Institute | $83,649 | $40.22 |
| 12 | FeldCare Connects | $83,468 | $40.13 |
| 13 | Hospital for Special Surgery | $83,402 | $40.10 |
| 14 | PT Solutions | $82,978 | $39.89 |
| 15 | Compass SLS and ILS | $82,655 | $39.74 |
| 16 | Emerson Hospital | $82,633 | $39.73 |
| 17 | Central Vermont Medical Center | $82,287 | $39.56 |
| 18 | THERAPY SOLUTIONS | $82,251 | $39.54 |
| 19 | Sparrow Health System | $81,968 | $39.41 |
| 20 | PEDIATRIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER | $81,737 | $39.30 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Pediatric Physical Therapist salary trends
The average pediatric physical therapist salary has risen by $10,597 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average pediatric physical therapist earned $65,102 annually, but today, they earn $75,699 a year. That works out to a 7% change in pay for pediatric physical therapists over the last decade.
Compare pediatric physical therapist salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average pediatric physical therapist salary over time
Compare pediatric physical therapist salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
Pediatric Physical Therapist salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $75,700 | $36.39 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | $74,400 | $35.77 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $73,100 | $35.16 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | $72,200 | $34.73 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $71,000 | $34.15 | +1.6% |
Recently added pediatric physical therapist salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazing Care Home Health Services | Home Health Pediatric/Physical Therapist | Denver, CO | 12/18/2024 | $94,640 |
| Sanford Health | Physical Therapist-Pediatric | Fargo, ND | 12/17/2024 | $68,871 |
| Kidscare Home Health | Pediatric Physical Therapist | Nampa, ID | 12/16/2024 | $85,000 |
| Brightspring Health Services | Physical Therapist/Pediatric | Issaquah, WA | 12/16/2024 | $93,915 |
| Breakthrough Pt | Pediatric Physical Therapist | Cary, NC | 12/16/2024 | $70,000 |
| Rockymtnpt | Pediatric Physical Therapist | Greeley, CO | 12/16/2024 | $70,000 |
| Blue Bird Day LLC | Physical Therapist Pediatric Outpatient | Wheaton, IL | 12/15/2024 | $25,000 |
| Bayada | Pediatric Physical Therapist | Brookhaven, PA | 12/15/2024 | $156,525 |
| Intermountain Healthcare | Pediatric Med Psych Therapist | Salt Lake City, UT | 12/14/2024 | $71,083 |
| Heritage | Pediatric Physical Therapist | Lakewood, CO | 12/14/2024 | $75,132 |
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