Physical Therapists pay range in Reno
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $95,260 a year or less, while the top 10% make $141,320 or more. The middle half of physical therapists in Reno earn between $98,410 and $119,970.
- $95K10th
- $98K25th
- $107KMedian
- $120K75th
- $141K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $113,390 | $9,449 | $54.51 |
| Median | $106,840 | $8,903 | $51.37 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $98,410 | $8,201 | $47.31 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $119,970 | $9,998 | $57.68 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapists pay in Reno vs. Nevada and the U.S.
Physical therapists in Reno earn 6% less than the Nevada average ($120,700) and 8% more than the U.S. average ($105,280). At the median the gap is +4% against the U.S. median of $102,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno | $113,390 | $106,840 | $95,260 | $141,320 | 360 |
| Nevada | $120,700 | $111,250 | $86,260 | $190,620 | 2,030 |
| United States | $105,280 | $102,760 | $77,140 | $135,140 | 267,330 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Therapists salary after taxes in Reno
On the average salary of $113,390, a single filer in Reno takes home about $88,600 a year, or $7,383 a month and $3,408 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Reno a good place for physical therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Reno area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.0), so the average $113,390 buys what about $112,252 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Reno ($49,660). A typical home costs $570,546, or 5.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapists salary in other Nevada cities
Reno ranks 3rd of 3 Nevada metro areas for this job; Carson City pays the most ($123,430).
- Carson City$123,430
- Las Vegas$122,830
- Reno$113,390
Highest-paying cities for physical therapists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($145,040).
- San Francisco, CA$145,040
- San Jose, CA$140,090
- Napa, CA$136,360
- Santa Rosa, CA$135,520
- Vallejo, CA$132,660
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Physical Therapists salary in Reno: questions
How much do physical therapists make an hour in Reno?
$54.52 an hour on average, and $51.37 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapists salary in Reno?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $95,260 a year and the 25th percentile is $98,410, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapists take-home pay in Reno?
About $88,600 a year ($7,383 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $113,390. Nevada has no state income tax.
Do physical therapists earn more in Reno than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% more than the U.S. average for this job ($105,280).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1123; area Reno, NV (39900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.75, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.75).
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