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After graduation, physical therapy graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $79,661, while the bottom 20% make closer to $40,938. The median grad salary is $57,107.

Physical Therapy graduate salaries over time

The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy is $35,995, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $38,516.

This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:

Wage ($USD)

Wage Range Median Wage

Years of work experience

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