verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Physical Therapist Salary in Alabama

Median Annual in Alabama
$97,290/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$46.77/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Alabama

groups Employed in AL
3,040
public U.S. Median
$102,760
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$109,532 #12 of 51

Physical Therapist pay in Alabama, explained

Physical therapists in Alabama earn a median of $97,290 per year ($46.77 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $102,760. Entry-level workers earn around $74,770, while the most experienced physical therapists reach about $133,710. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Alabama.

Is $97,290 good pay in Alabama?

Adjusted for Alabama's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $97,290 is worth about $109,532 in national buying power — ranking Alabama #12 for real pay (vs #46 on the sticker number).

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Physical Therapist pay by experience in Alabama

Entry level (10th pct)
$74,770
$35.95/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$97,290
$46.77/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$133,710
$64.28/hr

Physical Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AL
Alabama (here) $97,290 $109,532
Georgia $102,700 $106,654 −$5,410
Florida $101,040 $97,704 −$3,750
Tennessee $100,140 $109,002 −$2,850
Mississippi $99,990 $114,993 −$2,700

Physical Therapist in Alabama: FAQ

How much do physical therapists make in Alabama?

Physical therapists in Alabama earn a median of $97,290 per year ($46.77 per hour), compared with $102,760 nationally.

Does Alabama pay physical therapists well?

At $97,290, Alabama pays 5% below the national median for physical therapists. An estimated 3,040 work in the state.

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