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Ohio · BLS SOC 29-1123

Physical Therapist salary in Ohio

Median $93,730 · Top 10% earn $110,220+ · Roughly 9,287 workers in Ohio. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

Ohio median
$93,730
$45.06/hr
Top 10%
$110,220
90th percentile
Bottom 10%
$63,780
Entry-level range
Real pay
$104,493
CoL-adjusted (RPP 89.7)

Ohio pays modestly below the U.S. median for physical therapists — $93,730 versus the national median of $99,710. Ohio's lower cost of living means the salary stretches further — real purchasing power is about $4,783 above the U.S. average. The state employs roughly 9,287 physical therapists.

What drives physical therapist pay in Ohio

Ohio PT pay tracks below national median. Cleveland Clinic and OhioHealth are major hospital employers; outpatient ortho chains dominate suburban hiring.

Ohio ranks #33 of 50 states

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

Rank State Median vs. Ohio
#30 Wyoming $94,720 +$990
#29 North Dakota $94,720 +$990
#28 Montana $94,720 +$990
#33 Ohio (this page) $93,730 —
#34 North Carolina $92,730 −$1,000
#35 Nebraska $92,730 −$1,000
#36 Georgia $91,730 −$2,000
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Education path for Ohio

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 Ohio median of $93,730, payback periods are typically 2.8 years or less from a starting income near minimum wage.

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Physical Therapist salary in Ohio — FAQ

What is the average physical therapist salary in Ohio?
The median physical therapist salary in Ohio is $93,730 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2024). The bottom 10% earn around $63,780; the top 10% earn $110,220 or more. About 9,287 people work in this role across the state.
How does Ohio physical therapist pay compare to the national average?
Ohio's median of $93,730 is $5,980 below the U.S. national median of $99,710. After adjusting for Ohio's cost of living (Regional Price Parity 89.7), the real-purchasing-power equivalent is $104,493.
Is physical therapist a good career in Ohio?
On the data: Ohio employs roughly 9,287 physical therapists, with a median wage of $93,730 and the top decile clearing $110,220. 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 Ohio?
At the Ohio median of $93,730 annually, the equivalent hourly rate is approximately $45.06/hr. The top 10% earn around $52.99/hr, while entry-level roles typically pay $30.66/hr or slightly above.

Methodology note

Ohio-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 Ohio's RPP is 89.7 (U.S. = 100). Last reviewed: May 2026.