Physical Therapists Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $91,870 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $44.17
10th percentile $65,990
90th percentile $111,810
Employed locally 230
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,990
    25th
    $76,550
    50th (median)
    $91,870
    75th
    $98,570
    90th
    $111,810

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 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
    Napa, CA $128,760
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $111,070
    Williamsport, PA $109,720
    Spartanburg, SC $108,040
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $103,860
    Grants Pass, OR $103,580

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,950
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,180
    Physicians, All Other $78,210
    Pharmacy Technicians $35,170
    Pharmacists $130,680
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $56,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Erie?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Erie, PA is $44.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.32 or more per hour.

    Is Erie above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Erie, PA is 9.1% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $65,990 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,550.