Physical Therapist salary in New Jersey
The median annual wage for physical therapists in New Jersey is $112,140, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — above the national median of $102,760. New Jersey ranks 3 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$112,140
25th percentile
$96,730
75th percentile
$129,780
90th percentile
$140,040
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in New Jersey | 9,750 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in New Jersey | $114,550 |
| National median | $102,760 |
| National employment | 267,330 |
States with similar pay for physical therapists
- Nevada: median $111,250
- Alaska: median $115,280
- Maryland: median $106,890
- New Mexico: median $106,880
- Washington: median $105,950
- Texas: median $105,810
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Physical Therapists" (29-1123), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.