Physical Therapist Salary in Brazil

Physical Therapist in Brazil: read the median against a +15% outlook

The Brazil national median for a physical therapist is R$ 240.000 a year. Among 2 metros with observed data, pay runs from about R$ 158.000 in Rio de Janeiro to R$ 173.000 in São Paulo (1.1×).

Physical therapists help patients recover movement and manage pain after injury or illness. Common screening skills include Rehabilitation, Anatomy, Assessment, and Empathy.

A modeled national band runs about R$ 179.500–R$ 313.900 around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +15% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Brazilian city.

São Paulo sits -28% vs the national median; Rio de Janeiro sits -34%. Relocating inside Brazil for this title can move cash more than a small raise at the same desk. Open a city page for take-home and rent context — this national page is the map, not the offer.

Brazil shows about 5% CPI in 2025. A physical therapist raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby healthcare titles on this site include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, and Pharmacist.