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Physical Therapist Salary in Cleveland, Ohio

The median physical therapist salary in Cleveland, OH is $85,994 per year, which is 12% below the national median and 4.3% below the Ohio state average.

City Median
$85,994
vs State Avg
$-3,908
vs National
$-11,726
Cost of Living
86%

Physical Therapist Salary in Cleveland by Experience

In Cleveland, an entry-level physical therapist earns around $59,840, while experienced professionals earn up to $112,640 per year. The local cost of living index is 86% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$59,840
$-8,160 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$86,240
$-11,760 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$112,640
$-15,360 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Cleveland, OH

Percentile Cleveland
10th Percentile $58,784
25th Percentile $70,576
Median (50th) $85,994
75th Percentile $102,432
90th Percentile $114,576

Physical Therapist Salary in Other Ohio Cities

Columbus, OH
$94,788
Pop. 905,748
Cincinnati, OH
$89,902
Pop. 309,317
Akron, OH
$84,039
Pop. 190,469
Toledo, OH
$82,085
Pop. 270,871

How to Become a Physical Therapist in Cleveland

Education

Most physical therapist positions require a doctoral degree. Cleveland and the surrounding Ohio area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Manual TherapyExercise PrescriptionPatient AssessmentRehabilitationAnatomyDocumentation

Job Outlook

Nationally, physical therapist employment is projected to grow 15% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Cleveland may vary based on local industry and population growth.