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Physical Therapist Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$53.91 per hour · take-home ≈ $82,702/year ($6,892/month) for a single filer
New Jersey is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Physical Therapists (3rd of 51), with a median about 7% above the national average. Of the 9,750 Physical Therapist jobs BLS counts in New Jersey, the typical worker earns $112,140 a year — though pay ranges from $84,640 for newcomers to $140,040 at the top.
Physical Therapist pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $84,640 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $96,730 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $112,140 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $129,780 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $140,040 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,750 Physical Therapist jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 29-1123, “Physical Therapists”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Physical Therapist salary of $112,140 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $82,702 — an effective tax rate of 26.3%.
| Gross (median) | $112,140 |
| Federal income tax | −$15,841 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,579 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$5,019 |
| Take-home (annual) | $82,702 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,892 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Physical Therapist make in New Jersey?
- The median Physical Therapist salary in New Jersey is $112,140 per year ($53.91 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $96,730 and $129,780.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physical Therapist in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $112,140, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $82,702 per year ($6,892 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.3%.
- How many Physical Therapist jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 9,750 Physical Therapist jobs in New Jersey in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified New Jersey state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for New Jersey.