Physical Therapist salary in Pennsylvania
See how much physical therapists earn in Pennsylvania, including median annual pay, hourly rate, and employment numbers.
Median annual
$94,000
Median hourly
$45
Employment
11,000
Comparison to national average
National median
$99,000
Pennsylvania median
$94,000
Difference
-5%
What that salary is really worth in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's cost of living is 96 on an index where the US average is 100 — about 4% cheaper than the national average. Housing is the biggest driver at 88 versus a national baseline of 100.
Nominal median pay
$94,000
Cost-of-living adjusted
$97,917
vs national median
−$1,083
Adjusted for local prices, a physical therapist in Pennsylvania has the buying power of roughly $97,917 at national average prices — less real purchasing power than the national median for this career, despite the headline number.
State income tax
3.07% flat state income tax
Largest job markets
Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown
Physical Therapist pay in other states
Related careers in Pennsylvania
About this data
This salary estimate is based on aggregated labor market data. Actual pay can vary by employer, experience level, certifications, and specific location within Pennsylvania. Cost-of-living figures are composite state-level estimates where the US average equals 100.