Physical Therapists H-1B Salaries (2026)
DOL occupation 29-1123 · common titles: Physical Therapist, Staff Physical Therapist, Clinic Director Physical Therapist, Director Of Rehabilitation Physical Therapist
Short answer
The median H-1B salary for physical therapists is $83,658 in FY2026 so far, across 1,718 certified filings. The middle half earn $77,418 – $94,016, and pay is up 2% since FY2024.
Median
$83,658
FY2026 so far
Filings
1,718
0.4% of all H-1B filings
Top 10%
$110,178+
90th percentile
Change since FY2024
+2%
$81,931 → $83,658
FY2026 so far · number of filings by salary
Salary distribution
Darker bars hold the middle 50% of filings. Bars are $20k wide; the first and last bars include everything below and above.
DOL prevailing-wage level
Median pay by experience level
Median salary and number of filings at each wage level.
FY2026 so far
By state
| State | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 400 | $78,790 |
| Illinois | 380 | $83,658 |
| Texas | 110 | $95,028 |
| New Jersey | 83 | $95,000 |
| Michigan | 78 | $77,106 |
| Maryland | 77 | $84,843 |
| California | 77 | $125,133 |
| Connecticut | 71 | $79,976 |
| Florida | 64 | $74,176 |
| Massachusetts | 49 | $81,536 |
FY2026 so far
Top employers for this job
| Employer | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Grandison Management, Inc. | 942 | $78,790 |
| Spear Physical Therapy, PLLC | 38 | $93,954 |
| Ati Holdings, LLC | 36 | $93,040 |
| Theradynamics Rehab Management LLC | 15 | $93,954 |
| Tender Touch Rehab Services LLC | 14 | $95,243 |
| One on One Physical Therapy, LLC | 14 | $78,790 |
| APT Holdings, LLC | 13 | $97,739 |
| HealthPRO Heritage LLC | 10 | $97,739 |
| PT Solutions Holdings, LLC | 10 | $109,202 |
| Oasis Professional Management Group Ltd | 10 | $83,200 |
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Physical Therapists H-1B salary questions
What is the average H-1B salary for physical therapists?
The median is $83,658 across 1,718 certified H-1B filings in FY2026 so far. The middle half earn $77,418 to $94,016, and the top 10% earn $110,178 or more.
Which state pays H-1B physical therapists the most?
Among the 10 states with the most filings, California has the highest median at $125,133 (77 filings).
Which company sponsors the most H-1B physical therapists?
Grandison Management, Inc., with 942 certified filings in FY2026 so far at a median of $78,790.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification LCA disclosure data, decisions through Jun 30, 2026. Salaries are annualized base wages from the filing and exclude bonus and stock. A certified LCA is not an approved H-1B petition. Updated Oct 4, 2026.