Physical Therapy Pay in New Jersey - NJ

By an allied health world contributing writer
Published: February, 10 2010

The average New Jersey physical therapist salary is $95,000 (indeed.com), which is significantly higher than the national average of $74,410 (Bureau of Labor Statistics).  According to Indeed.com the average yearly income for Assistant Physical Therapists is $63,000.

Average New Jersey physical therapy salaries for select cities are listed below in alphabetical order:

Elizabeth, New Jersey: 111,000
Edison, New Jersey: $112,000
Camden, New Jersey: $83,000
Jersey City, New Jersey: $111,000
Newark, New Jersey: $111,000
Trenton, New Jersey: $87,000

Physical Therapy Professional Organizations in New Jersey

The American Physical Therapy Association of New Jersey (APTANJ) is the State's chapter organization of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Members pay dues yearly to the APTA and APTANJ.  Both organizations have websites that provide access to resources that practitioners and students will find advantageous to the profession. Some of these resources include access to evidence-based practice tools, peer-reviewed journal articles, continuing education courses, accredited physical therapy program listings, professional networking opportunities, etc.  Physical therapy professionals and students in New Jersey will find the APTANJ helpful to developing the knowledge, values and skills of the profession. 

American Physical Therapy Association
1111 North Fairfax St.
Alexandria, VA 22314-1488
Phone: 800-999-2782
TDD: 703-683-6748
Fax: 703-684-7343
Web:  http://www.apta.org/

American Physical Therapy Association New Jersey
1100 US Highway 130, Suite 3
Robinsville, NJ 08691-1108
Phone: 609-208-0200
Fax:  609-208-1000
Web: http://www.aptanj.org