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Physical Therapist: H-1B salaries
5,832 labor condition applications used the job title Physical Therapist. Median offered base salary $81,058; middle half $73,965–$93,000.
Applications (LCAs)5,832
Median offered salary$81,058
Middle half of salaries$73,965–$93,000
10th–90th percentile$68,786–$104,000
Employers
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $77,979 |
| Level II (qualified) | $94,000 |
| Level III (experienced) | $105,000 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $124,800 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 1,060 | $79,227 |
| FY2024 | 1,117 | $80,000 |
| FY2025 | 1,667 | $81,058 |
| FY2026 | 1,505 | $83,075 |
Cities
- New York, NY272
- Brooklyn, NY258
- Bronx, NY135
- Chicago, IL99
- Jersey City, NJ39
- Baltimore, MD35
- Houston, TX32
- Flushing, NY30
- San Jose, CA30
- Farmington Hills, MI27
- Far Rockaway, NY27
- Yonkers, NY23
- Austin, TX23
- Indianapolis, IN22
- Poughkeepsie, NY20
- Rochester, NY18
- Dallas, TX18
- Stamford, CT18
- Ocala, FL17
- Great Neck, NY17
- Silver Spring, MD17
- San Francisco, CA17
- Grand Rapids, MI17
- Danville, IL17
- Jamaica, NY17
- Astoria, NY16
- Mt. Vernon, IL16
- Jackson, MI15
- Plano, TX15
- Niles, IL15
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).