Physical Therapists pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,390 a year or less, while the top 10% make $91,780 or more. The middle half of physical therapists in San Juan earn between $50,700 and $67,050.
- $24K10th
- $51K25th
- $61KMedian
- $67K75th
- $92K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $60,350 | $5,029 | $29.01 |
| Median | $60,990 | $5,082 | $29.32 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,700 | $4,225 | $24.38 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $67,050 | $5,588 | $32.24 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapists pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Physical therapists in San Juan earn about the same as the Puerto Rico average ($59,440) and 43% less than the U.S. average ($105,280). At the median the gap is -41% against the U.S. median of $102,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $60,350 | $60,990 | $24,390 | $91,780 | 420 |
| Puerto Rico | $59,440 | $60,250 | $23,180 | $91,790 | 570 |
| 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.
Is San Juan a good place for physical therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 2.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapists salary in other Puerto Rico cities
San Juan ranks 3rd of 5 Puerto Rico metro areas for this job; Mayaguez pays the most ($68,060).
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 San Juan: questions
How much do physical therapists make an hour in San Juan?
$29.01 an hour on average, and $29.32 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapists salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,390 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,700, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do physical therapists earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 43% 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 San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.2%.
- 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: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.35, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.35).
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