Median annual wages of physical therapists were $72,790 in May 2008. The middle 50 percent earned between $60,300 and $85,540. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $50,350, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $104,350. Median annual wages in the industries employing the largest numbers of physical therapists in May 2008 were:
| Home health care services | $77,630 |
| Nursing care facilities | 76,680 |
| General medical and surgical hospitals | 73,270 |
| Offices of physicians | 72,790 |
| Offices of other health practitioners | 71,400 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition