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

Physical Therapist Salary in Alaska

Median Annual in Alaska
$115,280/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$55.43/hr
▲ 12% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Alaska

groups Employed in AK
680
public U.S. Median
$102,760
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$112,623 #4 of 51

Physical Therapist pay in Alaska, explained

Physical therapists in Alaska earn a median of $115,280 per year ($55.43 per hour), which is 12% above the national median of $102,760. Entry-level workers earn around $97,950, while the most experienced physical therapists reach about $133,690. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Alaska.

Is $115,280 good pay in Alaska?

Adjusted for Alaska's cost of living (which runs 102% of the U.S. average), that $115,280 is worth about $112,623 in national buying power — ranking Alaska #4 for real pay (vs #2 on the sticker number).

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Physical Therapist pay by experience in Alaska

Entry level (10th pct)
$97,950
$47.09/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$115,280
$55.43/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$133,690
$64.27/hr

Physical Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AK
Alaska (here) $115,280 $112,623
Washington $105,950 $99,007 +$9,330

Physical Therapist in Alaska: FAQ

How much do physical therapists make in Alaska?

Physical therapists in Alaska earn a median of $115,280 per year ($55.43 per hour), compared with $102,760 nationally.

Does Alaska pay physical therapists well?

At $115,280, Alaska pays 12% above the national median for physical therapists. An estimated 680 work in the state.

Physical Therapist salary in other states

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