Physical Therapists pay range in Manhattan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,710 a year or less, while the top 10% make $109,300 or more. The middle half of physical therapists in Manhattan earn between $80,130 and $103,590.
- $68K10th
- $80K25th
- $97KMedian
- $104K75th
- $109K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $92,030 | $7,669 | $44.25 |
| Median | $97,110 | $8,092 | $46.69 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $80,130 | $6,678 | $38.52 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $103,590 | $8,632 | $49.80 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapists pay in Manhattan vs. Kansas and the U.S.
Physical therapists in Manhattan earn 4% less than the Kansas average ($95,540) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($105,280). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $102,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan | $92,030 | $97,110 | $67,710 | $109,300 | 90 |
| Kansas | $95,540 | $98,290 | $72,290 | $122,130 | 2,660 |
| United States | $105,280 | $102,760 | $77,140 | $135,140 | 267,330 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Therapists salary after taxes in Manhattan
On the average salary of $92,030, a single filer in Manhattan takes home about $69,238 a year, or $5,770 a month and $2,663 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Manhattan a good place for physical therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Manhattan area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.2), so the average $92,030 buys what about $102,072 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Manhattan ($45,900). A typical home costs $269,856, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapists salary in other Kansas cities
Manhattan ranks 4th of 4 Kansas metro areas for this job; Topeka pays the most ($99,510).
Highest-paying cities for physical therapists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($145,040).
- San Francisco, CA$145,040
- San Jose, CA$140,090
- Napa, CA$136,360
- Santa Rosa, CA$135,520
- Vallejo, CA$132,660
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Physical Therapists salary in Manhattan: questions
How much do physical therapists make an hour in Manhattan?
$44.24 an hour on average, and $46.69 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapists salary in Manhattan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,710 a year and the 25th percentile is $80,130, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapists take-home pay in Manhattan?
About $69,238 a year ($5,770 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $92,030.
Do physical therapists earn more in Manhattan than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% less than the U.S. average for this job ($105,280).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1123; area Manhattan, KS (31740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.99, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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