Physical therapist salary after taxes, by state
Median pay for physical therapists and what's left after 2026 taxes. Of the states we cover, Alaska leaves the most: about $89,929 a year.
| State | Median gross | Take-home / year | Per month | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $115,280 | $89,929 | $7,494 | 680 |
| Nevada | $111,250 | $87,094 | $7,258 | 2,030 |
| California | $124,190 | $86,500 | $7,208 | 26,580 |
| Texas | $105,810 | $83,267 | $6,939 | 21,870 |
| Washington | $105,950 | $81,896 | $6,825 | 5,370 |
| New Jersey | $112,140 | $81,599 | $6,800 | 9,750 |
| Florida | $101,040 | $79,912 | $6,659 | 16,290 |
| Wyoming | $100,400 | $79,461 | $6,622 | 560 |
| Tennessee | $100,140 | $79,278 | $6,607 | 4,800 |
| New Hampshire | $99,850 | $79,074 | $6,590 | 1,960 |
| Ohio | $103,050 | $78,616 | $6,551 | 10,280 |
| Illinois | $105,250 | $77,808 | $6,484 | 9,800 |
| Pennsylvania | $101,380 | $77,038 | $6,420 | 11,710 |
| Georgia | $102,700 | $76,703 | $6,392 | 6,780 |
| Massachusetts | $103,790 | $76,499 | $6,375 | 6,850 |
| Michigan | $100,900 | $75,776 | $6,315 | 8,630 |
| North Carolina | $99,910 | $75,555 | $6,296 | 7,350 |
| Virginia | $101,450 | $75,181 | $6,265 | 7,630 |
| New York | $100,660 | $74,267 | $6,189 | 20,940 |
| South Dakota | $92,660 | $74,016 | $6,168 | 1,060 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.