Physical Therapists Salary in Reading, PA

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

Median annual salary $97,570 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $46.91
10th percentile $69,240
90th percentile $125,660
Employed locally 260
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,240
    25th
    $78,680
    50th (median)
    $97,570
    75th
    $106,610
    90th
    $125,660

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 126% Median Physical Therapists salary is 26% 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 Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $96,330
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $64,030
    Physicians, All Other $77,820
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,450
    Emergency Medical Technicians $38,450
    Pharmacists $137,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Reading?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Reading, PA is $46.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.47 or more per hour.

    Is Reading above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Reading, PA is 3.4% 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 Reading?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $69,240 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,680.