Entry Level Physical Therapist (National)
Average salary $88,892 · from 20 active job market data points · Updated Apr 17, 2026
$80k–$80k
Purchasing Power
139
39% more purchasing power than the US average
Market Demand
-31%
31% fewer open roles than the national average
Career Growth
+50%
50% salary range from median to senior level
Talent Scarcity
0.6/10
0.6/10 scarcity leverage — low talent-to-demand ratio
Skills That Drive Each Salary Tier — Physical Therapist
I've come to a point in my life where I need to apply for a job. I haven't had to physically drop a resume for almost 15 years.
I am just physically exhausted by the sheer repetition of this hiring market.
Career intelligence for Entry Level Physical Therapist (National). Data sourced from live job postings,
Bureau of Labor Statistics regional data, and Jobs Jobs Jobs market analysis.
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