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Physical Therapist Salary in Ohio (2026)
$49.54 per hour · take-home ≈ $79,208/year ($6,601/month) for a single filer
Ohio ranks 14th of 51 states for Physical Therapist pay, with a median about 1% below the national average. Of the 10,280 Physical Therapist jobs BLS counts in Ohio, the typical worker earns $103,050 a year — though pay ranges from $79,070 for newcomers to $126,060 at the top.
Physical Therapist pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $79,070 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $84,590 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $103,050 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $113,260 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $126,060 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,280 Physical Therapist jobs in Ohio (occupation code 29-1123, “Physical Therapists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Physical Therapist salary of $103,050 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $79,208 — an effective tax rate of 23.1%.
| Gross (median) | $103,050 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,841 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,883 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$2,118 |
| Take-home (annual) | $79,208 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,601 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Physical Therapist make in Ohio?
- The median Physical Therapist salary in Ohio is $103,050 per year ($49.54 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $84,590 and $113,260.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physical Therapist in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $103,050, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $79,208 per year ($6,601 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.1%.
- How many Physical Therapist jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 10,280 Physical Therapist jobs in Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio.