The salary statistics and trend of physical therapists in the industry of management, scientific, and technical consulting services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare physical therapists salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $55,030 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $67,760 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $88,330 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $112,080 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $124,100 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for physical therapists in the industry of management, scientific, and technical consulting services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) physical therapists is $124,100. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $88,330. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent physical therapists is $55,030.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of physical therapists in the industry of Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $88,330 | 3.03% | 4.36% |
| 2016 | $85,650 | 9.40% | - |
| 2015 | $77,600 | 3.48% | - |
| 2014 | $74,900 | -9.71% | - |
| 2013 | $82,170 | -2.81% | - |
| 2012 | $84,480 | - | - |
The average salaries of physical therapists in four industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of physical therapists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |