The salary statistics and trend of physical therapists in the industry of social assistance are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare physical therapists salaries in different industries within the health care and social assistance sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $49,810 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $63,920 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $82,060 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $103,470 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $126,040 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for physical therapists in the industry of social assistance. 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 $126,040. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $82,060. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent physical therapists is $49,810.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of physical therapists in the industry of Social Assistance from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $82,060 | 2.89% | 2.51% |
| 2016 | $79,690 | -0.44% | - |
| 2015 | $80,040 | 0.31% | - |
| 2014 | $79,790 | -2.71% | - |
| 2013 | $81,950 | 2.38% | - |
| 2012 | $80,000 | - | - |
The average salaries of physical therapists in 39 industries within the health care and social assistance sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of physical therapists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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