Physical Therapists Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $96,760 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $46.52
10th percentile $74,140
90th percentile $127,330
Employed locally 480
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,140
    25th
    $81,290
    50th (median)
    $96,760
    75th
    $104,590
    90th
    $127,330

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 152% Median Physical Therapists salary is 52% 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 Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,450
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,310
    Pharmacy Technicians $35,250
    Pharmacists $133,420
    Physicians, All Other $166,820
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Scranton, PA is $46.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.06 or more per hour.

    Is Scranton above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Scranton, PA is 4.2% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $74,140 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,290.