Physical Therapists Salary in New Jersey

Physical therapists in New Jersey earn the most in Trenton (average $109,910 a year) and the least in Atlantic City ($104,980), across the 3 New Jersey metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the physical therapists average at $114,550 and the median at $112,140 for 9,750 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $105,280.

Physical Therapists average salary by city in New Jersey

Trenton$109,910
Vineland$106,830
Atlantic City$104,980

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Trenton	$109,910	$108,280	$96,250	$81,340	103
Vineland	$106,830	$105,360	$99,570	$79,370	96
Atlantic City	$104,980	$101,430	$99,650	$78,186	99

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Physical Therapists salary in other states

Physical Therapists salary by city and state

More about pay in New Jersey

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.
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.

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