How much does a Physical Therapist make in Utah?

The average Physical Therapist salary in Utah is around $98,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Utah state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $74,047 annually ($6,171/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Physical Therapist in Utah?

On a $98,000 salary in Utah, your take-home pay is approximately $74,047/year or $6,171/month. Federal tax: $12,730. State tax: $3,726. FICA: $0.00.

Is $98,000 a good Physical Therapist salary?

$98,000 is a competitive salary for a Physical Therapist — above the national median. In Utah, demand for this role is active.

How do Utah taxes affect Physical Therapist salaries?

Utah levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $98,000 is $3,726. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 24.4%.

What are the career growth prospects for Physical Therapists?

15% growth through 2032 (much faster than average). Related roles include: Sports PT, Orthopedic PT, Neurological PT, Pediatric PT, PT Assistant.

How can a Physical Therapist in Utah reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Physical Therapist Salary in Utah (2026)

The average Physical Therapist in Utah earns around $98,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $74,047/year ($6,171/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$74,047
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$6,171
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,848
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$36/hr
Federal Tax	$12,730
State Tax	$3,726
FICA Taxes	$7,497
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	24.44%

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Physical Therapist Salary Ranges in Utah

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$78,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$98,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$135,000

/year

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Not all Physical Therapists earn the same — not even close

Utah's physical therapy market is anchored by University of Utah Department of Physical Therapy + Athletic Training Salt Lake City (the substantial U of U DPT pipeline + only UT public DPT-granting institution), Utah State University Logan PT (the substantial USU DPT program), Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions Provo DPT, Intermountain Health Rehabilitation Network (Intermountain Medical Center Murray + LDS Hospital + Utah Valley Hospital + McKay-Dee + St George Regional + the substantial Intermountain post-2022 SCL Health merger rehab network), The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital TOSH Murray (Intermountain-owned + premier UT ortho rehab + the substantial TOSH ski + snowboard injury rehab), Primary Childrens Hospital SLC pediatric PT + U of U Burn Center rehab, the substantial Park City + Snowbird + Alta + Deer Valley + Sundance + post-2002 + post-2034 SLC Winter Olympics ski + snowboard injury rehab pipeline, plus UT PT Compact since 2017 enabling multi-state mobility.

Senior PT (TOSH / Ortho / Park City)

$95,000–$148,000+ bonus

TOSH Murray + Park City + Snowbird + Alta + Deer Valley ski referral · ortho specialty

Senior PT (Intermountain Rehab Network)

$88,000–$128,000

Intermountain Medical Center + LDS Hospital + Utah Valley + McKay-Dee · acute + outpatient

Senior PT (U of U Health)

$92,000–$135,000

U of U Hospital + Moran Eye Center + U of U Burn Center · acute + neuro rehab

Senior Pediatric PT (Primary Childrens)

$85,000–$118,000

Primary Childrens Hospital SLC · Intermountain pediatric + congenital + post-surgical

Senior PT Owner / Independent Practice

$105,000–$185,000+ profit

PT clinic owner · the substantial UT outpatient ortho + sports + manual therapy

Senior Sports PT (Olympic Training)

$88,000–$125,000

Sports PT at U of U + USU + SLC 2034 Olympics venue + Park City Sports

Senior Home Health PT

$82,000–$118,000

Home health PT at Intermountain Home Care + Encompass Health + LHC Group UT

Senior Federal Civilian PT (VA SLC / Hill AFB)

$88,000–$125,000

VA Salt Lake City + Hill AFB · GS-12/13 federal civilian PT

Mid-Career PT (3-7 yrs)

$72,000–$98,000

Functional PT at UT health systems · transitioning to senior band

New PT (Step 1-2)

$65,000–$82,000

New grad PT at Intermountain + U of U + private practice · entry band

Worth knowing: TOSH Murray + Park City ski referral pipeline + post-2002 + post-2034 SLC Winter Olympics is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state ski + snowboard injury orthopedic rehab anchors and a feature most national PT surveys understate for UT. TOSH The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital Murray (Intermountain-owned + the premier UT orthopedic specialty hospital + the substantial TOSH-Park City Mountain Resort + Snowbird + Alta + Deer Valley + Sundance + Powder Mountain + Brighton + Solitude + Snowbasin partnership + the substantial post-2002 SLC Winter Olympics legacy + the substantial post-2024 SLC 2034 Winter Olympics selection + the substantial TOSH ski + snowboard knee + shoulder + spine surgery + rehab pipeline) supports distinctive UT ortho PT work. Senior TOSH + Park City sports PT clear $95-148K+ bonus. Intermountain Rehabilitation Network (the substantial post-2022 Intermountain-SCL Health merger 33-hospital rehab + Intermountain Medical Center Murray + LDS Hospital + Utah Valley + McKay-Dee + St George Regional acute + outpatient rehab + Intermountain Home Care home health) supports substantial UT rehab. U of U Department of Physical Therapy + USU Logan DPT + Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions Provo DPT supply UT PT pipeline. UT PT Compact since 2017 supports multi-state PT mobility. UT flat 4.55% + UT RTW since 1955 + UT property tax ~0.55% + no state estate tax anchor the UT PT proposition.