Physical Therapists Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $100,340 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $48.24
10th percentile $73,300
90th percentile $119,480
Employed locally 540
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,300
    25th
    $79,780
    50th (median)
    $100,340
    75th
    $104,790
    90th
    $119,480

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 141% Median Physical Therapists salary is 41% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,250
    Vallejo, CA $136,440
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $136,200
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $134,810
    Chico, CA $131,370
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,160

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $102,240
    Cleveland, OH $101,830
    Sandusky, OH $101,710
    Columbus, OH $101,390
    Springfield, OH $101,090
    Toledo, OH $100,480

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,520
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,710
    Physicians, All Other $213,900
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,690
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,690
    Pharmacists $134,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Akron, OH is $48.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.19 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Akron, OH is 0.7% below the national median of $101,020. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Therapists in Akron?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $73,300 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,780.