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Physical Therapists salary in New Jersey

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Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated April 27, 2026
Median annual$106,310
Mean annual$109,470
Range (10th to 90th)$80,220 to $138,640
New Jersey employment7,760
State vs national+3.7% vs national

Salary distribution

Where New Jersey physical therapists fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$80,22025TH$90,650MEDIAN$106,31075TH$125,83090TH$138,640

The middle 50% of workers earn between $90,650 and $125,830, with a median of $106,310.

Real disclosed salaries

Physical Therapists in New Jersey: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 119 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $94,000. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level I — entry32$82,638
Level II — qualified42$94,000
Level III — experienced20$111,250
Level IV — fully competent2$135,000

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Physical Therapists in New Jersey. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
Grandison Management, Inc.Physical Therapist27$81,661
SPORTSMED PT, LLCPhysical Therapist/Clinical Director17$110,000
Enhance Therapies Master Payco LLCPhysical Therapist8$100,974
Tender Touch Rehab Services LLCPhysical Therapist7$93,954
IvyRehab Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy & Speech-Language Pathology, PLLCAssistant Clinic Director6$112,500
Fox Rehabilitation Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy Services, L.L.C.Physical Therapist5$95,000
JAG-ONE Physical Therapy, LLCPhysical Therapist4$91,531
Ultra Comprehensive Physical Therapy, LLCPhysical Therapist3$93,309
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Inc.Center Manager/Physical Therapist3$94,000
Patient Care of Hudson County, LLCPhysical Therapist2$120,200

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

  • Physical Therapist at Tender Touch Rehab Services LLC
    $106,080
    SewellDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-501083
  • Physical Therapist at Patient Care of Hudson County, LLC
    $122,400
    BayonneDecided Dec 29, 2025I-200-25353-498547
  • Physical Therapist at Patient Care New Jersey, Inc.
    $117,300
    Saddle BrookDecided Dec 29, 2025I-200-25353-497550
  • Physical Therapist Clinical Director at Professional Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy
    $116,415
    CresskillDecided Dec 18, 2025I-200-25345-476161
  • Physical Therapist at Grandison Management, Inc.
    $81,661
    Voorhees,Decided Dec 17, 2025I-200-25344-471336
  • Physical Therapist at Grandison Management, Inc.
    $81,661
    Carneys Point Township,Decided Dec 17, 2025I-200-25344-471082
  • Physical Therapist at Grandison Management, Inc.
    $81,661
    Salem,Decided Dec 17, 2025I-200-25344-471099
  • Physical Therapist at Grandison Management, Inc.
    $81,661
    Carneys Point Township,Decided Dec 17, 2025I-200-25344-471290

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.

By seniority

Physical Therapists pay by experience level in New Jersey

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Specialties

Physical Therapists specialties in New Jersey

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 114 certified offers. The most common variant is Physical Therapist at a median of $93,309.

SpecialtyTop employerFilingsMedian offer
Physical TherapistGrandison Management, Inc.93$93,309
Physical Therapist/Clinical DirectorSPORTSMED PT, LLC13$112,500
Assistant Clinic DirectorIvyRehab Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy & Speech-Language Pathology, PLLC4$117,500
Director of Rehabilitation/Physical TherapistUltimate Therapy 2 LLC4$106,569

Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.

Pay by industry

Physical Therapists in New Jersey, by industry

Median offered wage across 119 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Healthcare leads with a median of $102,168.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
HealthcareSPORTSMED PT, LLC90$102,168
Professional servicesGrandison Management, Inc.29$81,661

Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in New Jersey over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.

Median annual wage, New Jersey2023 to 2024
$104,0102023$106,3102024

Typical entry

  • Education

    Doctoral or professional degree

  • Experience

    None

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Customer and Personal Service

    Knowledge

    4.6 / 5
  • Therapy and Counseling

    Knowledge

    4.6 / 5
  • Medicine and Dentistry

    Knowledge

    4.6 / 5
  • Psychology

    Knowledge

    4.1 / 5
  • Reading Comprehension

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5
  • Critical Thinking

    Cross-functional

    4.0 / 5
  • Social Perceptiveness

    Technical

    4.0 / 5
  • Active Listening

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Plan, prepare, or carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction in patients.

  2. 02

    Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention.

  3. 03

    Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enter information into computer.

  4. 04

    Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.

  5. 05

    Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.

  6. 06

    Confer with the patient, medical practitioners, or appropriate others to plan, implement, or assess the intervention program.

  7. 07

    Administer manual exercises, massage, or traction to help relieve pain, increase patient strength, or decrease or prevent deformity or crippling.

  8. 08

    Obtain patients' informed consent to proposed interventions.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

+10.9%

Projected annual openings

BLS outlook

Growing faster than average

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 20242034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Physical Therapists in New Jersey?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Physical Therapists in New Jersey is $106,310.
How does New Jersey compare to the national median for Physical Therapists?
The New Jersey median is +3.7% versus the BLS national figure of $102,556.
What is the salary range for Physical Therapists in New Jersey?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $80,220 and the 90th-percentile at $138,640, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Physical Therapists a growing field?
BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 10.9% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Physical Therapists?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Doctoral or professional degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.