Physical Therapists pay range in State College
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $78,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $130,280 or more. The middle half of physical therapists in State College earn between $79,330 and $105,970.
- $78K10th
- $79K25th
- $99KMedian
- $106K75th
- $130K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $98,370 | $8,198 | $47.29 |
| Median | $98,970 | $8,248 | $47.58 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $79,330 | $6,611 | $38.14 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $105,970 | $8,831 | $50.95 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapists pay in State College vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Physical therapists in State College earn 3% less than the Pennsylvania average ($101,650) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($105,280). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $102,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State College | $98,370 | $98,970 | $78,200 | $130,280 | 130 |
| Pennsylvania | $101,650 | $101,380 | $76,960 | $127,060 | 11,710 |
| 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 State College
On the average salary of $98,370, a single filer in State College takes home about $75,013 a year, or $6,251 a month and $2,885 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is State College a good place for physical therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the State College area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.8), so the average $98,370 buys what about $101,662 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in State College ($49,220). A typical home costs $353,680, or 3.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapists salary in other Pennsylvania cities
State College ranks 12th of 16 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($107,920).
- Philadelphia$107,920
- Williamsport$107,760
- Gettysburg$107,260
- Allentown$105,020
- Lancaster$103,770
- York$102,940
- Chambersburg$102,050
- Reading$101,520
- Lebanon$101,240
- State College$98,370
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 State College: questions
How much do physical therapists make an hour in State College?
$47.29 an hour on average, and $47.58 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapists salary in State College?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $78,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $79,330, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapists take-home pay in State College?
About $75,013 a year ($6,251 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $98,370. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do physical therapists earn more in State College than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% 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 State College, PA (44300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.12, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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