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What is the average amount of salary physical therapists get a year?
I am a sophomore in high school that has always been interested in the partake in becoming a physical therapist. I play soccer, and actually seen physical therapists do their jobs especially when I broke my arm and they helped me recover. Despite the fact that I want to become a physical therapist, I can't figure out how much they make. I googled what they make, but it appears with different numbers leading me to be unsure and is something I need to know before going through my educational journey to commit to this particular career.#physical-therapist #physical-therapy #physical #therapy #career #medicine
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George’s Answer
It very much depends on your state. I think 70k to 95k is a fair assessment! Southern states are generally known to pay less than states in the New England area.
It also depends on the type of PT environment you work in. In general, inpatient and home health PTs are paid more and outpatient PTs make a little less. I believe nursing home PTs are somewhere in between.
The salary disparities are usually because employers need to pay more for PTs in order to draw them into working non-outpatient environments.
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Ciara’s Answer
Hello Isis! So glad you are interested in PT!! You have asked a good question. The salary of a physical therapist depends on many factors including: the state in which you plan to work, the city in which you plan to work, and the area of physical therapy you plan to work in. Areas include: out patient orthopedics, home health, out patient neuro, inpatient neuro, in patient acute, acute rehab, pediatrics, wellness, skilled nursing facility, travel PT, and PT education/teaching. Learn about these different areas by doing some research on the web and contacting PTs in your area. Once you find the area of PT that interests you the most, you can then search by state and even city to find the most current salary information.
Best of luck to you! and know that this is a journey. you learn as you go :)
Best of luck to you! and know that this is a journey. you learn as you go :)
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Morgan’s Answer
I have used the Bureau of Labor and Statistics to get more localized data for PT salary information. I find it to be generally accurate. Salary can vary greatly depending upon health system, setting, and urban vs rural. Ben Fung with UpDoc media has also been collecting salary data for PTs and you might find his information useful!
https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes291123.htm#st
https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes291123.htm#st
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Richard’s Answer
It varies by region and size of the city, but generally between $75,000 and $100,000 per year.
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Estelle’s Answer
Hey Isis, I am so glad you are interested in becoming a PT!
The average annual salary for a physical therapist in the United States is $86,520. As a surgeon, I work with PT's all the time and they are a vital part of the healthcare team.
I wish you the best on your career journey!
The average annual salary for a physical therapist in the United States is $86,520. As a surgeon, I work with PT's all the time and they are a vital part of the healthcare team.
I wish you the best on your career journey!