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Physical Therapists

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Physical Therapists

National Avg Annual Salary

$102,400

National Avg Hourly Wage

$49.23

National Total Employment

248,630

Top Metro Avg Salary

$143,000

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Highest Paying State

California leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $120,970.

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Largest State Market

California has one of the largest employment markets with 24,380 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA shows an average annual salary of $143,000.

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Largest Metro Market

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ has a broad labor footprint with 15,750 jobs.

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Top States for Physical Therapists

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
California CA $120,970 24,380 Open
Nevada NV $113,700 1,670 Open
Alaska AK $113,190 600 Open
District of Columbia DC $109,970 850 Open
New Jersey NJ $109,470 7,760 Open
Illinois IL $107,980 10,390 Open
Maryland MD $107,690 4,420 Open
Texas TX $106,450 18,930 Open
Delaware DE $106,450 910 Open
Arizona AZ $104,250 4,540 Open

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