Physical Therapists Salary in Auburn, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Auburn-Opelika, AL

Median annual salary $93,200 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $44.81
10th percentile $60,150
90th percentile $133,280
Employed locally 100
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,150
    25th
    $70,970
    50th (median)
    $93,200
    75th
    $104,450
    90th
    $133,280

    Auburn economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,991 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 158% Median Physical Therapists salary is 58% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,250
    Vallejo, CA $136,440
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $134,810
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $126,430
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $125,730
    Salinas, CA $123,960

    Related occupations in Auburn, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,720
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,240
    Pharmacists $133,180
    Physicians, All Other $293,630
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $32,080
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $48,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Auburn?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Auburn, AL is $44.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.93 or more per hour.

    Is Auburn above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Auburn, AL is 7.7% 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 Auburn?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $60,150 per year in Auburn, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,970.