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

Physical Therapist Salary in Delaware

Median Annual in Delaware
$102,050/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$49.06/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Delaware

groups Employed in DE
1,260
public U.S. Median
$102,760
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$102,246 #34 of 51

Physical Therapist pay in Delaware, explained

Physical therapists in Delaware earn a median of $102,050 per year ($49.06 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $102,760. Entry-level workers earn around $79,930, while the most experienced physical therapists reach about $136,350. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Delaware.

Is $102,050 good pay in Delaware?

Adjusted for Delaware's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $102,050 is worth about $102,246 in national buying power — ranking Delaware #34 for real pay (vs #16 on the sticker number).

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Physical Therapist pay by experience in Delaware

Entry level (10th pct)
$79,930
$38.43/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$102,050
$49.06/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$136,350
$65.55/hr

Physical Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DE
Delaware (here) $102,050 $102,246
New Jersey $112,140 $103,065 −$10,090
Maryland $106,890 $101,840 −$4,840
Pennsylvania $101,380 $103,903 +$670

Physical Therapist in Delaware: FAQ

How much do physical therapists make in Delaware?

Physical therapists in Delaware earn a median of $102,050 per year ($49.06 per hour), compared with $102,760 nationally.

Does Delaware pay physical therapists well?

At $102,050, Delaware pays 1% below the national median for physical therapists. An estimated 1,260 work in the state.

Physical Therapist salary in other states

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