Physical Therapist Jobs (2026) — Salary, Cities & Top Employers

Salary analysis

💰 Salary analysis

Salary data based on 5,052 positions with reported compensation (4% of all Physical Therapist listings).

10th percentile

$25,457

25th percentile

$70,000

Median (50th)

$78,166

75th percentile

$81,965

90th percentile

$89,385

Average salary: $71,848

In-demand skills

🎯 In-Demand skills

Most frequently requested skills in Physical Therapist job descriptions, ranked by mention frequency.

CPR

Patient Care

Nursing

By city

🌎 Salary & Jobs by city

Compare Physical Therapist opportunities across 20 cities. Click any city for detailed market analysis.

City	Jobs ▼	Median Salary	Salary Range	Companies	New (7d)
Amarillo, TX	4,847	$20,000	$20,000 – $38,750	14	2
Dallas, TX	1,282	$20,000	$20,000 – $20,000	15	0
Canyon County, ID	893	$78,166	$70,000 – $81,965	7	0
Fort Myers, FL	787	$85,000	$76,024 – $85,000	15	1
Jacksonville, FL	766	$24,000	$24,000 – $24,000	15	0
Fort Worth, TX	725	$78,000	$78,000 – $80,000	15	1
Tucson, AZ	640	$75,000	$47,500 – $102,500	15	1
Washington DC	637	$74,214	$55,000 – $74,214	15	22
Lewisville, TX	612	$78,166	$70,000 – $81,965	6	0
Albuquerque, NM	598	$15,000	$15,000 – $15,000	15	6
Houston, TX	547	$72,000	$46,000 – $86,000	15	3
Conroe, TX	527	$81,000	$81,000 – $81,000	13	3
Irving, TX	521	$98,000	$98,000 – $98,000	9	0
Baltimore, MD	490	$74,214	$70,000 – $74,214	15	5
New York, NY	431	$75,000	$70,000 – $85,000	15	6
Grand Prairie, TX	424	$78,166	$70,000 – $81,965	10	0
Midlothian, TX	417	$78,166	$70,000 – $81,965	8	0
Seagoville, TX	412	$78,166	$70,000 – $81,965	6	0
Desoto, TX	406	$78,166	$70,000 – $81,965	7	0
Lexington, KY	400	$80,000	$78,000 – $85,000	15	0

Top employers

🏢 Top employers

15 companies with the most Physical Therapist openings globally.

Encompass Health 6,471 jobs

Methodist Health System 4,001 jobs

Fusion Medical Staffing 1,210 jobs

Jackson Therapy Partners 583 jobs

Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Myers 516 jobs

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Amarillo 471 jobs

Confidential 297 jobs

FOX Rehabilitation 270 jobs

LifeBridge Health 266 jobs

CORA Physical Therapy 225 jobs

UF Health 131 jobs

Presbyterian Healthcare Services 125 jobs

Geographic distribution

🌐 Where Physical Therapists work

United States 112,410 jobs UAE 10 jobs United Kingdom 1 jobs

Physical Therapist Job Market Overview (2026)

The Physical Therapist job market is exceptionally active, with 112,421 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 53,692 new positions were posted (593 in the last week), indicating strong and consistent demand from employers.

Compensation Landscape

The median salary for Physical Therapist positions is $78,166, with the middle 50% of earners making between $70,000 and $81,965. Top earners (90th percentile) command $89,385 or more. Note that 96% of listings do not disclose salary, so actual compensation may differ in some markets. The highest-paying city is Irving, TX at $98,000 median, while Albuquerque, NM offers $15,000.

Skills That Get You Hired

Based on analysis of job descriptions, the most in-demand skills for Physical Therapist roles are CPR, Patient Care, and Nursing. Including these keywords in your resume and cover letter can significantly improve your ATS match rate and interview chances.

How to Apply

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