Salary · Metro area · SOC 29-1123
Physical Therapist (PT) salary in Pittsburgh, PA, per year and per hour
BLS data for May 2025 for the Pittsburgh, PA metropolitan statistical area.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, released May 15, 2026. Publisher page
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The median pay for physical therapists in Pittsburgh, PA was $97,750 a year, or $46.99 an hour, in May 2025 (BLS). The middle 80% earned $76,800 to $118,220. About 2,120 were employed.
Annual pay: Pittsburgh vs Pennsylvania vs the US
| Measure | This metro | Pennsylvania | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | $97,750 | $101,380 | $102,760 |
| Mean (average) | $93,960 | $101,650 | $105,280 |
| 10th percentile | $76,800 | $76,960 | $77,140 |
| 25th percentile | $78,190 | $82,320 | $86,160 |
| 75th percentile | $104,020 | $116,650 | $121,160 |
| 90th percentile | $118,220 | $127,060 | $135,140 |
| Measure | Hourly |
|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | $46.99 |
| Mean (average) | $45.17 |
| 10th percentile | $36.92 |
| 25th percentile | $37.59 |
| 75th percentile | $50.01 |
| 90th percentile | $56.84 |
Employment: 2,120. 1.899 per 1,000 jobs in the area. Location quotient 1.1.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Publisher page
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Questions
How much does a PT make per hour in Pittsburgh, PA?
The median hourly wage was $46.99 in May 2025, per BLS. The 10th percentile was $36.92 and the 90th was $56.84.
What is the average PT salary in Pittsburgh, PA?
BLS reports a mean (average) of $93,960 a year and a median of $97,750 for May 2025. The median is the middle wage; the mean is pulled up by the highest earners.
Do physical therapists in Pittsburgh, PA earn more than the Pennsylvania median?
The Pittsburgh, PA median of $97,750 is 4% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $101,380 (BLS, May 2025).
Where do these numbers come from?
The BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, May 2025 estimates, SOC 29-1123. Figures BLS did not publish are left out.