Physical Therapy Salary in Maryland - MD

By Jane Austin, allied health world contributing writer
Published: January, 21 2011

Most physical therapists in Maryland can expect to make about $41.44 per hour, which makes the average physical therapist salary in Maryland about $86,190 per year. One of the factors that can impact your annual income in this field is facility type. Physical therapists are employed in every facet of the healthcare community, including extended care facilities, hospitals, outpatient clinics, and orthopedic clinics, so it is important to remember that the starting salary may vary considerably between facility types.

In 1999, cardiovascular disease was responsible for about 16,151 deaths in Maryland; with about 35% of those cases being directly linked to physical inactivity. While some individuals choose to be inactive, others are affected by health conditions that limit their ability to ambulate and function normally. In cases like these, physical therapists are not only responsible for helping patients reclaim their ability to perform normal daily activities, but they are also involved in helping patients achieve a healthy level of physical activity for the betterment of their overall health.

Average Salaries in Maryland:

• Baltimore:  $86,640
• Columbia:  $94,000
• Silver Spring:  $94,000
• Ellicott City:  $91,000
• Bethesda:  $88,540
• Cumberland:  $79,440
• Hagerstown:  $82,610

Salaries provided by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics