Physical Therapists Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $98,880 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $47.54
10th percentile $75,930
90th percentile $132,960
Employed locally 710
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,930
    25th
    $79,750
    50th (median)
    $98,880
    75th
    $110,420
    90th
    $132,960

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 125% Median Physical Therapists salary is 25% 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 Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $85,500
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,520
    Physicians, All Other $156,000
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,400
    Pharmacists $134,690
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $40,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Harrisburg?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Harrisburg, PA is $47.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.39 or more per hour.

    Is Harrisburg above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Harrisburg, PA is 2.1% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $75,930 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,750.