Physical Therapists wage levels by area

Depending on the area, a Physical Therapists job reaches Level III at $95,306 to $110,344 a year, which means 3 entries in the H-1B lottery.

SOC 29-1123 · 4 areas · OFLC wage year 2026-27

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Where each level starts

Annual salary at which each wage level starts for Physical Therapists (SOC 29-1123), by area
Level ILevel IILevel IIILevel IV
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
$81,848$96,096$110,324$124,572
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
$74,319$84,823$95,306$105,810
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
$88,400$99,383$110,344$121,327
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
$81,661$93,143$104,645$116,127

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What this occupation covers

Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.

OFLC wage year 2026-27 (BLS OEWS May 2025) · file released · page built · Rule: 90 FR 60864

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