The Average Salary of Physical Therapists

Physical therapists are medical professionals who lead patients through repetitive motions and exercises and utilize massage to help them regain mobility and strength after an accident, illness, or surgery. Payscale.com reports that the amount of money that a physical therapist earns is closely related to his experience in the field and what type of physical therapist she is.

Types of Physical Therapists

Physical therapists who work less than 30 to 40 hours each week are typically considered to be part-time therapists. Physical therapist assistants help with patient care under the direction of licensed physical therapists, while pediatric physical therapists specialize in providing therapy to people 18 years of age and younger.

Part-time Physical Therapists

Part-time physical therapists average $54,999 for one year of experience or less, $57,543 for 1 to 4 years, $64,312 for 5 to 9 years , $69,898 for 10 to 19 years, and $71,473 for 20 years or more.

Full-time Physical Therapists

Physical therapists average $57,455 for one year of experience or less, $57,106 for 1 to 4 years, $66,132 for 5 to 9 years, $72,985 for 10 to 19 years, and $75,076 for 20 years or more.

Pediatric Physical Therapists

Pediatric physical therapists average $49,480 for one year of experience or less, $54,572 for 1 to 4 years, $56,639 for 5 to 9 years, and $60,015 for 10 to 19 years.

Physical Therapist Assistants

Physical therapist assistants average $39,811 for one year of experience or less, $39,164 for 1 to 4 years, $43,528 for 5 to 9 years, $46,837 for 10 to 19 years, and $50,980 for 20 years or more.

References

• Part Time Physical Therapists
• Physical Therapists
• Physical Therapist Assistants

Resources

• Pediatric Physical Therapists