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

Physical Therapist Salary in New Jersey

Median Annual in New Jersey
$112,140/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$53.91/hr
▲ 9% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New Jersey

groups Employed in NJ
9,750
public U.S. Median
$102,760
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$103,065 #31 of 51

Physical Therapist pay in New Jersey, explained

Physical therapists in New Jersey earn a median of $112,140 per year ($53.91 per hour), which is 9% above the national median of $102,760. Entry-level workers earn around $84,640, while the most experienced physical therapists reach about $140,040. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New Jersey.

Is $112,140 good pay in New Jersey?

Adjusted for New Jersey's cost of living (which runs 109% of the U.S. average), that $112,140 is worth about $103,065 in national buying power — ranking New Jersey #31 for real pay (vs #3 on the sticker number).

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Physical Therapist pay by experience in New Jersey

Entry level (10th pct)
$84,640
$40.69/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$112,140
$53.91/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$140,040
$67.33/hr

Physical Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NJ
New Jersey (here) $112,140 $103,065
Delaware $102,050 $102,246 +$10,090
Pennsylvania $101,380 $103,903 +$10,760
New York $100,660 $93,272 +$11,480

Physical Therapist in New Jersey: FAQ

How much do physical therapists make in New Jersey?

Physical therapists in New Jersey earn a median of $112,140 per year ($53.91 per hour), compared with $102,760 nationally.

Does New Jersey pay physical therapists well?

At $112,140, New Jersey pays 9% above the national median for physical therapists. An estimated 9,750 work in the state.

Physical Therapist salary in other states

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