Physical Therapists pay range in Monroe
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,580 a year or less, while the top 10% make $126,750 or more. The middle half of physical therapists in Monroe earn between $68,200 and $102,990.
- $53K10th
- $68K25th
- $96KMedian
- $103K75th
- $127K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $91,640 | $7,637 | $44.06 |
| Median | $96,140 | $8,012 | $46.22 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $68,200 | $5,683 | $32.79 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $102,990 | $8,582 | $49.51 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapists pay in Monroe vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Physical therapists in Monroe earn 6% less than the Louisiana average ($97,250) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($105,280). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $102,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | $91,640 | $96,140 | $52,580 | $126,750 | 170 |
| Louisiana | $97,250 | $98,530 | $60,150 | $127,640 | 3,280 |
| 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 Monroe
On the average salary of $91,640, a single filer in Monroe takes home about $70,936 a year, or $5,911 a month and $2,728 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Monroe a good place for physical therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Monroe area are 16% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 83.6), so the average $91,640 buys what about $109,621 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Monroe ($38,150). A typical home costs $168,606, or 1.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapists salary in other Louisiana cities
Monroe ranks 8th of 10 Louisiana metro areas for this job; Alexandria pays the most ($106,600).
- Alexandria$106,600
- Baton Rouge$99,620
- Shreveport$99,480
- New Orleans$98,820
- Slidell$97,830
- Lake Charles$97,350
- Hammond$95,990
- Monroe$91,640
- Houma$89,290
- Lafayette$88,420
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 Monroe: questions
How much do physical therapists make an hour in Monroe?
$44.06 an hour on average, and $46.22 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapists salary in Monroe?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,580 a year and the 25th percentile is $68,200, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapists take-home pay in Monroe?
About $70,936 a year ($5,911 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $91,640.
Do physical therapists earn more in Monroe 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 Monroe, LA (33740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.7%.
- 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 1.14, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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