Salary of PT

[dancingdoctor13]

Realistically, how much should I be expecting to make as a physical therapist during my first 5 years of practice? Given that i'll probably be out school 4-5 years from now In areas specifically like California, Washington, Texas, Chicago, Florida, Philly, Arizona (if you wanted more specifics).

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[DancerFutureDPT]

nice username

It depends on the area of PT...inpatient vs outpatient vs home health vs school-based.

With the companies I'm familiar with, it looks like between 60-65k for the first few years in outpatient ortho. this is in Chicago.

 

[myr11]

All depends on how hard you are willing to sell yourself. If you want the money to just come in easily by working an average amount and not putting in a lot then you won't get a lot out but you will still earn a good living if you manage money well. If you want more then it is there. I don't care what anyone says...