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

Physical Therapist Salary in Utah

Median Annual in Utah
$99,880/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$48.02/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Utah

groups Employed in UT
2,300
public U.S. Median
$102,760
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$101,028 #36 of 51

Physical Therapist pay in Utah, explained

Physical therapists in Utah earn a median of $99,880 per year ($48.02 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $102,760. Entry-level workers earn around $66,160, while the most experienced physical therapists reach about $136,970. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Utah.

Is $99,880 good pay in Utah?

Adjusted for Utah's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $99,880 is worth about $101,028 in national buying power — ranking Utah #36 for real pay (vs #34 on the sticker number).

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Physical Therapist pay by experience in Utah

Entry level (10th pct)
$66,160
$31.81/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$99,880
$48.02/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$136,970
$65.85/hr

Physical Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs UT
Utah (here) $99,880 $101,028
Nevada $111,250 $111,273 −$11,370
New Mexico $106,880 $115,907 −$7,000
Arizona $103,220 $102,526 −$3,340
Colorado $102,030 $99,008 −$2,150
Wyoming $100,400 $108,317 −$520
Idaho $99,000 $103,671 +$880

Physical Therapist in Utah: FAQ

How much do physical therapists make in Utah?

Physical therapists in Utah earn a median of $99,880 per year ($48.02 per hour), compared with $102,760 nationally.

Does Utah pay physical therapists well?

At $99,880, Utah pays 3% below the national median for physical therapists. An estimated 2,300 work in the state.

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