Physical Therapists Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $110,200 +9.1% vs national
Median hourly $52.98
10th percentile $100,510
90th percentile $136,350
Employed locally 140
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $100,510
    25th
    $102,350
    50th (median)
    $110,200
    75th
    $124,690
    90th
    $136,350

    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

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$108,470
    Medical Records Specialists$61,080
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$49,750
    Pharmacy Technicians$50,630
    Family Medicine Physicians$225,810
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$57,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Alaska is $52.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.87 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Alaska is 9.1% above 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 Alaska?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $100,510 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,350.