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Compare physical therapist licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$99,884
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
3.1 years
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$721
across 51 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $97,040#40 | 3.1 yr#1 | $777#39 | 1 mo#1 |
| Alaska | $108,640#2 | 3.1 yr#1 | $885#47 | 1 mo#1 |
| Arizona | $101,660#15 | 3.1 yr#1 | $895#48 | 1 mo#1 |
| Arkansas | $96,840#41 | 3.1 yr#1 | $745#36 | 1 mo#1 |
| California | $123,300#1 | 3.1 yr#1 | $1,034#51 | 1 mo#1 |
| Colorado | $100,240#26 | 3.1 yr#1 | $577#4 | 1 mo#1 |
| Connecticut | $103,720#7 | 3.1 yr#1 | $820#44 | 1 mo#1 |
| Delaware | $103,120#10 | 3.1 yr#1 | $728#29 | 1 mo#1 |
| District of Columbia | $100,760#20 | 3.1 yr#1 | $799#42 | 1 mo#1 |
| Florida | $98,880#33 | 3.1 yr#1 | $628.25#7 | 1 mo#1 |
| Georgia | $101,930#14 | 3.1 yr#1 | $665#15 | 1 mo#1 |
| Hawaii | $100,740#21 | 3.1 yr#1 | $635#8 | 1 mo#1 |
| Idaho | $93,610#48 | 3.1 yr#1 | $615#5 | 1 mo#1 |
| Illinois | $103,380#9 | 3.1 yr#1 | $735#32 | 1 mo#1 |
| Indiana | $99,310#30 | 3.1 yr#1 | $735#32 | 1 mo#1 |
| Iowa | $95,890#44 | 3.1 yr#1 | $780#40 | 1 mo#1 |
| Kansas | $98,840#35 | 3.1 yr#1 | $675#17 | 1 mo#1 |
| Kentucky | $97,500#37 | 3.1 yr#1 | $935#50 | 1 mo#1 |
| Louisiana | $100,550#24 | 3.1 yr#1 | $785#41 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maine | $93,890#45 | 3.1 yr#1 | $685#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maryland | $104,330#6 | 3.1 yr#1 | $687#23 | 1 mo#1 |
| Massachusetts | $102,260#12 | 3.1 yr#1 | $685#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| Michigan | $98,960#32 | 3.1 yr#1 | $751.3#37 | 1 mo#1 |
| Minnesota | $98,870#34 | 3.1 yr#1 | $667#16 | 1 mo#1 |
| Mississippi | $97,080#39 | 3.1 yr#1 | $810#43 | 1 mo#1 |
| Missouri | $93,750#47 | 3.1 yr#1 | $554#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| Montana | $92,910#49 | 3.1 yr#1 | $635#8 | 1 mo#1 |
| Nebraska | $96,540#43 | 3.1 yr#1 | $718#27 | 1 mo#1 |
| Nevada | $105,170#4 | 3.1 yr#1 | $825#45 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Hampshire | $97,200#38 | 3.1 yr#1 | $695#25 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Jersey | $106,310#3 | 3.1 yr#1 | $880#46 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Mexico | $101,130#17 | 3.1 yr#1 | $739#35 | 1 mo#1 |
| New York | $99,430#29 | 3.1 yr#1 | $899#49 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Carolina | $96,670#42 | 3.1 yr#1 | $685#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Dakota | $86,180#51 | 3.1 yr#1 | $730#30 | 1 mo#1 |
| Ohio | $99,740#27 | 3.1 yr#1 | $683#18 | 1 mo#1 |
| Oklahoma | $99,220#31 | 3.1 yr#1 | $735#32 | 1 mo#1 |
| Oregon | $104,430#5 | 3.1 yr#1 | $683#18 | 1 mo#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $99,570#28 | 3.1 yr#1 | $567#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| Rhode Island | $102,900#11 | 3.1 yr#1 | $620#6 | 1 mo#1 |
| South Carolina | $100,950#19 | 3.1 yr#1 | $635#8 | 1 mo#1 |
| South Dakota | $89,240#50 | 3.1 yr#1 | $659#13 | 1 mo#1 |
| Tennessee | $100,660#23 | 3.1 yr#1 | $660#14 | 1 mo#1 |
| Texas | $103,710#8 | 3.1 yr#1 | $773#38 | 1 mo#1 |
| Utah | $97,580#36 | 3.1 yr#1 | $635#8 | 1 mo#1 |
| Vermont | $93,840#46 | 3.1 yr#1 | $635#8 | 1 mo#1 |
| Virginia | $100,710#22 | 3.1 yr#1 | $699#26 | 1 mo#1 |
| Washington | $102,140#13 | 3.1 yr#1 | $694#24 | 1 mo#1 |
| West Virginia | $101,210#16 | 3.1 yr#1 | $730#30 | 1 mo#1 |
| Wisconsin | $100,440#25 | 3.1 yr#1 | $568#3 | 1 mo#1 |
| Wyoming | $101,130#17 | 3.1 yr#1 | $725#28 | 1 mo#1 |
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024. Timeline and processing times derived from state licensing board requirements. Cost includes government application and exam fees (excludes education/training costs). Rankings use dense ranking — tied values share the same rank.