Physical Therapist Salary in Cleveland, OH
Physical Therapists in the Cleveland, OH metro area earn a median $104,030 a year — 1% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $79,937 take-home, or $6,661 a month.
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- Federal income tax$14,057
- Social Security (6.2%)$6,450
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,508
- Ohio income tax$2,078
- Take-home pay$79,937
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 2.75% state
Physical Therapist pay by experience in Cleveland, OH
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $79,620 | $38.28 | $63,435 | $5,286 |
| 25th percentile | $84,760 | $40.75 | $66,910 | $5,576 |
| Median (50th) | $104,030 | $50.01 | $79,937 | $6,661 |
| 75th percentile | $116,200 | $55.87 | $88,164 | $7,347 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $127,200 | $61.15 | $95,492 | $7,958 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Ohio resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $104,030 buys in Cleveland, OH
Prices in Cleveland, OH are 6.1% lower than the U.S. average (housing costs are 21% below the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median physical therapist's $79,937 take-home pay has the buying power of $85,109 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Physical Therapist jobs are about as common in Cleveland, OH as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 1.13).
Best-paying cities for physical therapists, adjusted for cost of living
Cleveland, OH ranks #14 of 104 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McAllen, TX | $103,980 | $81,980 | $95,442 |
| 2 | Las Vegas, NV | $116,480 | $90,774 | $90,579 |
| 3 | El Paso, TX | $102,190 | $80,721 | $89,777 |
| 4 | San Antonio, TX | $106,010 | $83,408 | $88,061 |
| 5 | Toledo, OH | $104,750 | $80,423 | $87,938 |
| 6 | Jackson, MS | $103,000 | $77,903 | $87,484 |
| 7 | San Jose, CA | $139,000 | $95,768 | $86,728 |
| 8 | Memphis, TN | $100,000 | $79,180 | $85,898 |
| 14 | Cleveland, OH | $104,030 | $79,937 | $85,109 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 104 metros →
Physical Therapist salaries elsewhere in Ohio
- Toledo, OH — $104,750
- Dayton, OH — $103,330
- Akron, OH — $102,700
- Columbus, OH — $105,130
- Cincinnati, OH — $102,890
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make in Cleveland, OH?
The median physical therapist salary in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $104,030 a year, or about $50.01 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $84,760 and $116,200.
What is a physical therapist’s take-home pay in Cleveland, OH?
On the median $104,030 salary, a single filer living in Ohio takes home about $79,937 a year ($6,661 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $2,078 in Ohio taxes in 2026.
Is Cleveland, OH a good place to work as a physical therapist?
Pay here is 1% above the national median of $102,760. Local prices are 6.1% below the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $85,109 would in a typical U.S. city. Cleveland, OH ranks #14 of 104 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Cleveland, OH?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Cleveland, OH is $1,048 a month ($1,268 for two bedrooms) — 16% of a median physical therapist’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
Related jobs in Cleveland, OH
- Physicians, All Other — $239,200+
- Pediatricians, General — $217,970
- Dentists, General — $154,800
- Pharmacist — $140,690
- Physician Assistant — $135,860
- Nurse Practitioner — $130,800
- Veterinarian — $128,610
- Occupational Therapist — $103,060
- Speech-Language Pathologist — $98,900
- Dental Hygienist — $88,990
- Registered Nurse — $83,940
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer — $82,540