Average Physical Therapist Salary in New Jersey

Healthcare · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Physical Therapist in New Jersey earns $103,900 per year, which is above the national average of $97,720. This translates to approximately $49.95 per hour, $3,996 biweekly, or $8,658 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in New Jersey is 21% above the national average, which explains the higher salary levels needed to maintain purchasing power.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$77,900	$37.45
Average (50th)	$103,900	$49.95
Experienced (75th)	$119,500	$57.44
Top Earners (90th)	$135,100	$64.95

Physical Therapist Salary by City in New Jersey

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Newark	$112,200	$9,350/mo
Jersey City	$106,000	$8,833/mo
Trenton	$101,800	$8,483/mo
Edison	$98,700	$8,225/mo
Princeton	$96,600	$8,050/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Healthcare
Typical Education	Doctoral degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	15% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	1.4%-10.75% (7 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$15.13/hr
Cost of Living Index	1.21 (+21% vs national avg)

Top Employers in New Jersey

Major employers hiring Physical Therapists in New Jersey include Johnson & Johnson, Prudential, Merck, Campbell Soup, and BD (Becton Dickinson). These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for healthcare professionals.

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