Physical Therapists Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $100,260 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $48.20
10th percentile $59,500
90th percentile $132,970
Employed locally 1,070
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,500
    25th
    $81,370
    50th (median)
    $100,260
    75th
    $109,010
    90th
    $132,970

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 105% Median Physical Therapists salary is 5% 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
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $105,640
    South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $104,000
    Connecticut $103,720
    St. George, UT $103,510
    Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $102,750
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $102,220

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $83,140
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $46,960
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,710
    Physicians, All Other $167,500
    Pharmacists $137,210
    Nurse Practitioners $127,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Salt Lake City, UT is $48.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.37 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 0.8% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $59,500 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,370.