Occupation Salary Profile

Physical Therapists

SOC Code: 29-1123

Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.

National Median (BLS)
$104,180
▲ +2.29% Nominal ▼ -0.94% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$81,058
▼ -0.33% Nominal ▼ -3.35% Real
Average Base Salary
$106,230
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
13,740
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Physical Therapists.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $75,450
25th Percentile $86,090
National Median (50th Percentile) $104,180
75th Percentile $124,200
90th Percentile $139,760
P10: $75,450 P50 (Median): $104,180 P90: $139,760
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 1,844 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $81,058
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) -0.33%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) -3.35%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $70,408
25th Percentile $76,258
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $81,058
75th Percentile $94,000
90th Percentile $110,000
H-1B P10: $70,408 H-1B P50: $81,058 H-1B P90: $110,000
💡 Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Physical Therapists roles ($81,058) is -22.2% lower than the broader domestic BLS national median ($104,180).