Physical Therapists Salary in Cleveland, OH

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

Median annual salary $101,830 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly $48.96
10th percentile $77,650
90th percentile $124,520
Employed locally 1,880
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,650
    25th
    $86,690
    50th (median)
    $101,830
    75th
    $112,010
    90th
    $124,520

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 149% Median Physical Therapists salary is 49% 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
    Sandusky, OH $101,710
    Columbus, OH $101,390
    Springfield, OH $101,090
    Toledo, OH $100,480
    Akron, OH $100,340

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$81,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63,100
    Physicians, All Other$217,540
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,890
    Nurse Practitioners$128,300
    Pharmacists$136,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Cleveland, OH is $48.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.15 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Cleveland, OH is 0.8% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $77,650 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,690.