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New Jersey · BLS SOC 29-1123

Physical Therapist salary in New Jersey

Median $113,670 · Top 10% earn $145,610+ · Roughly 6,843 workers in New Jersey. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

New Jersey median
$113,670
$54.65/hr
Top 10%
$145,610
90th percentile
Bottom 10%
$77,350
Entry-level range
Real pay
$100,238
CoL-adjusted (RPP 113.4)

New Jersey pays meaningfully above the U.S. median for physical therapists — $113,670 versus the national median of $99,710. After adjusting for New Jersey's high cost of living, the pay edge narrows to about $528 above U.S. average buying power. The state employs roughly 6,843 physical therapists.

What drives physical therapist pay in New Jersey

New Jersey pays close to the U.S. median for physical therapists. The state's pay landscape reflects typical national patterns — hospital and academic medical center roles paying above private practice, specialty credentials adding meaningful premiums, and metropolitan areas paying above rural ones.

New Jersey ranks #8 of 50 states

Where New Jersey sits in the national distribution for physical therapist pay, and the closest comparable states above and below.

Rank State Median vs. New Jersey
#7 Alaska $117,660 +$3,990
#6 Massachusetts $117,660 +$3,990
#5 California $117,660 +$3,990
#8 New Jersey (this page) $113,670 —
#10 Hawaii $112,670 −$1,000
#11 Connecticut $112,670 −$1,000
#12 Maryland $109,680 −$3,990
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Education path for New Jersey

The typical path is a doctor of physical therapy (dpt) + state license, taking about 36 months. Tuition ranges from $50,000 (community college) to $175,000 (private accelerated). On the New Jersey median of $113,670, payback periods are typically 2.1 years or less from a starting income near minimum wage.

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Physical Therapist salary in New Jersey — FAQ

What is the average physical therapist salary in New Jersey?
The median physical therapist salary in New Jersey is $113,670 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2024). The bottom 10% earn around $77,350; the top 10% earn $145,610 or more. About 6,843 people work in this role across the state.
How does New Jersey physical therapist pay compare to the national average?
New Jersey's median of $113,670 is $13,960 above the U.S. national median of $99,710. After adjusting for New Jersey's cost of living (Regional Price Parity 113.4), the real-purchasing-power equivalent is $100,238.
Is physical therapist a good career in New Jersey?
On the data: New Jersey employs roughly 6,843 physical therapists, with a median wage of $113,670 and the top decile clearing $145,610. The role is projected to grow +15% nationally over the next decade. Whether it's "good" for you depends on whether the work suits you and whether you're positioned for the in-state metros that pay above the median.
What's the hourly rate for physical therapists in New Jersey?
At the New Jersey median of $113,670 annually, the equivalent hourly rate is approximately $54.65/hr. The top 10% earn around $70.00/hr, while entry-level roles typically pay $37.19/hr or slightly above.

Methodology note

New Jersey-level wage data sourced from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024 release (SOC 29-1123: Physical Therapists), with state pay indexes from BLS area-comparison tables. Cost-of-living adjustments use BEA Regional Price Parities, 2023 release, where New Jersey's RPP is 113.4 (U.S. = 100). Last reviewed: May 2026.