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

Physical Therapist Salary in Maryland

Median Annual in Maryland
$106,890/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$51.39/hr
▲ 4% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Maryland

groups Employed in MD
3,940
public U.S. Median
$102,760
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$101,840 #35 of 51

Physical Therapist pay in Maryland, explained

Physical therapists in Maryland earn a median of $106,890 per year ($51.39 per hour), which is 4% above the national median of $102,760. Entry-level workers earn around $79,990, while the most experienced physical therapists reach about $138,630. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Maryland.

Is $106,890 good pay in Maryland?

Adjusted for Maryland's cost of living (which runs 105% of the U.S. average), that $106,890 is worth about $101,840 in national buying power — ranking Maryland #35 for real pay (vs #5 on the sticker number).

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Physical Therapist pay by experience in Maryland

Entry level (10th pct)
$79,990
$38.46/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$106,890
$51.39/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$138,630
$66.65/hr

Physical Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MD
Maryland (here) $106,890 $101,840
Delaware $102,050 $102,246 +$4,840
District of Columbia $101,640 $92,483 +$5,250
Virginia $101,450 $100,342 +$5,440
Pennsylvania $101,380 $103,903 +$5,510
West Virginia $96,600 $107,937 +$10,290

Physical Therapist in Maryland: FAQ

How much do physical therapists make in Maryland?

Physical therapists in Maryland earn a median of $106,890 per year ($51.39 per hour), compared with $102,760 nationally.

Does Maryland pay physical therapists well?

At $106,890, Maryland pays 4% above the national median for physical therapists. An estimated 3,940 work in the state.

Physical Therapist salary in other states

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