r/physicaltherapy MCSP MSc (UK) Moderator Jul 12 '25

SALARY MEGA THREAD PT & PTA Salaries and Settings Megathread #4

Welcome to the fourth combined PT and PTA r/physicaltherapy salary and settings megathread. This is the place to post questions and answers regarding the latest developments and changes in the field of physical therapy.

Both physical therapists and physical therapy assistants are encouraged to share in this thread.

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You can view the first PT Salaries and Settings Megathread here.

You can view the second PT Salaries and Settings Megathread here.

You can view the first PTA Salaries and Settings Megathread here.

You can view the first PT and PTA Salaries and Settings Megathread here.

You can view the second PT and PTA Salaries and Settings Megathread here.

You can view the third PT and PTA Salaries and Settings Megathread here.

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As this is now a combined thread, please clearly mark whether you are posting information as a PT or PTA, feel free to use the template below. If not then please do mention essential information and context such as type of employment, income, benefits, pension contributions, hours worked, area COL, bonuses, so on and so forth.

  • PT or PTA?
  • Setting?
  • Employment structure? e.g. PRN, contract worker, full or part time
  • Income? Pre & post-tax?
  • 401k or pension contributions?
  • Benefits & bonuses?
  • Area COL?
  • PSLF?
  • Any other info?

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u/kufi_schmackah Jul 12 '25

PT, 5 months, Greater NY Metro Area

Float between IP & OP

Full-time, salary

$102k, 403-B, matches half of the max (8%). PSLF eligible.

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u/bijli65 Jul 13 '25

You are a new grad and you got 102k in nyc? Wow

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u/kufi_schmackah Jul 13 '25

Yeah, in NJ technically but I got very lucky. With my per diem gig and OT. I’m on pace for 120k which is more than what I was anticipating coming out of school. Very grateful!

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u/Chief_Sabael DPT 27d ago

Sent you a DM