Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (occupation group), with detailed role definition from O*NET, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians salary by state
Long-term incentive is not shown for this role. Equity awards are only disclosed publicly for the named executive officers of public companies, so no market figure exists for most jobs. See executive pay disclosures.
Typical entry preparation: Post-Doctoral Training and 5 or more years of related work experience, per O*NET occupational data. Advancement typically requires additional years in role.
What Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicianss do
Typical education: Post-Doctoral Training
Document examination results, treatment plans, and patients' outcomes.
Examine patients to assess mobility, strength, communication, or cognition.
Assess characteristics of patients' pain, such as intensity, location, or duration, using standardized clinical measures.
Provide inpatient or outpatient medical management of neuromuscular disorders, musculoskeletal trauma, acute and chronic pain, deformity or amputation, cardiac or pulmonary disease, or other disabling conditions.
Monitor effectiveness of pain management interventions, such as medication or spinal injections.
Top skills:Critical ThinkingSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessReading ComprehensionActive ListeningJudgment and Decision Making
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians pay by experience level
Entry level$71,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$106,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$275,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$392,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$468,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+2.5%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
9,600
projected openings per year
Growing slower than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians salary by industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
169,280 workers
$309,500
Offices of Physicians
150,920 workers
$314,500
Hospitals
111,040 workers
$226,500
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
107,730 workers
$225,500
Hospitals, Privately Owned
91,520 workers
$229,000
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
38,100 workers
$301,000
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
36,140 workers
$304,000
Educational Services
16,430 workers
$123,000
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
16,320 workers
$123,000
Outpatient Care Centers
13,370 workers
$280,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
Typical duties and FLSA status
Core duties
Document examination results, treatment plans, and patients' outcomes.
Examine patients to assess mobility, strength, communication, or cognition.
Assess characteristics of patients' pain, such as intensity, location, or duration, using standardized clinical measures.
Provide inpatient or outpatient medical management of neuromuscular disorders, musculoskeletal trauma, acute and chronic pain, deformity or amputation, cardiac or pulmonary disease, or other disabling conditions.
Monitor effectiveness of pain management interventions, such as medication or spinal injections.
FLSA classification (typical)
Typically Exempt · Professional, Administrative, or Executive exemption
Occupations in this SOC group are typically classified as Exempt when paid above the salary threshold, provided they satisfy the duties test for one of the FLSA exemption categories. Actual classification depends on the specific job duties, salary basis, and any applicable state or local rules. The current federal salary threshold for exemption is $684 per week ($35,568 per year), per the 2020 Department of Labor rule; the 2024 rule that would have raised the threshold was struck down by federal court in November 2024.
How this role compares
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians pays 67% above the average across 91 roles in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family (family average $162,000).
Similar-paying roles in Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians make?
The average base salary for a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians in the United States is $271,000 per year, or about $130.29 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $106,500 and $392,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Healthcare Practitioners and Technical roles?
The Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family averages $162,000 across 91 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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