How Much Does Physical Therapy Cost?
Updated for 2024-2025 — national average costs with state-by-state breakdowns
What Does Physical Therapy Include?
Physical therapy costs vary by treatment type, provider, and insurance coverage.
The national average cost for physical therapy is $150 per session. Most homeowners pay between $50 and $350, though costs can vary significantly based on your location, the scope of work, and other factors outlined below.
What Affects the Price?
Insurance
With: $20-$75 copay; without: $100-$350
Provider
Hospital PT costs 2-3x more
Specialty
Specialized PT costs more
Key Cost Factors
- ✓Type of therapy
- ✓Session duration
- ✓Provider credentials
- ✓Insurance coverage
- ✓Number of sessions
💡 Tips to Save Money
- 1.Verify insurance copay
- 2.Ask about package pricing
- 3.Outpatient clinics over hospitals
- 4.Do home exercises to reduce sessions
📈 Physical Therapy Cost Trends (2020–2024)
Prices have increased +18.1% over the last 5 years
| Year | National Avg | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $127 | — |
| 2021 | $132 | +3.9% |
| 2022 | $141 | +6.8% |
| 2023 | $145 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $150 | +3.4% |
Based on national averages adjusted for annual inflation. Actual costs vary by location and project scope.
Physical Therapy Cost by State
Costs vary significantly by state due to labor rates, cost of living, and local market conditions. Click any state for a detailed breakdown.
| State | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $41 | $123 | $287 |
| Alaska | $64 | $192 | $448 |
| Arizona | $48 | $143 | $333 |
| Arkansas | $40 | $120 | $280 |
| California | $68 | $203 | $473 |
| Colorado | $54 | $162 | $378 |
| Connecticut | $61 | $183 | $427 |
| Delaware | $53 | $158 | $368 |
| Florida | $49 | $147 | $343 |
| Georgia | $45 | $135 | $315 |
| Hawaii | $71 | $213 | $497 |
| Idaho | $46 | $138 | $322 |
| Illinois | $53 | $158 | $368 |
| Indiana | $44 | $132 | $308 |
| Iowa | $43 | $129 | $301 |
| Kansas | $43 | $128 | $298 |
| Kentucky | $42 | $126 | $294 |
| Louisiana | $44 | $131 | $305 |
| Maine | $51 | $153 | $357 |
| Maryland | $57 | $173 | $402 |
| Massachusetts | $65 | $195 | $455 |
| Michigan | $46 | $138 | $322 |
| Minnesota | $51 | $153 | $357 |
| Mississippi | $39 | $117 | $273 |
| Missouri | $44 | $131 | $305 |
| Montana | $48 | $143 | $333 |
| Nebraska | $44 | $132 | $308 |
| Nevada | $51 | $153 | $357 |
| New Hampshire | $56 | $168 | $392 |
| New Jersey | $63 | $188 | $438 |
| New Mexico | $45 | $135 | $315 |
| New York | $66 | $198 | $462 |
| North Carolina | $45 | $135 | $315 |
| North Dakota | $45 | $135 | $315 |
| Ohio | $45 | $135 | $315 |
| Oklahoma | $42 | $125 | $291 |
| Oregon | $55 | $165 | $385 |
| Pennsylvania | $51 | $153 | $357 |
| Rhode Island | $57 | $173 | $402 |
| South Carolina | $44 | $131 | $305 |
| South Dakota | $43 | $128 | $298 |
| Tennessee | $43 | $129 | $301 |
| Texas | $47 | $140 | $326 |
| Utah | $48 | $143 | $333 |
| Vermont | $54 | $162 | $378 |
| Virginia | $53 | $158 | $368 |
| Washington | $57 | $173 | $402 |
| West Virginia | $40 | $120 | $280 |
| Wisconsin | $47 | $141 | $329 |
| Wyoming | $46 | $138 | $322 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much per session?
$50-$350 without insurance; $20-$75 copay with insurance.
How many sessions needed?
Most conditions need 8-16 sessions over 4-8 weeks.
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