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Physical Therapist Salary in China

Physical therapists help patients recover movement and manage pain after injury or illness. The China median is $78,909 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$78,909
per year
Monthly (national)
$6,578
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$78,909
Tianjin, CN
Hourly (national)
$37.94
varies by city

Physical Therapist salary by city in China

CityPer year
Tianjin, CN$78,909
Wuhan, CN$78,909
Dongguan, CN$78,909
Xi’an, CN$78,909
Nanjing, CN$78,909
Foshan, CN$78,909
Shanghai, CN$63,275
Beijing, CN$60,767
Shenzhen, CN$56,785
Guangzhou, CN$50,148
Hangzhou, CN$49,705
Chengdu, CN$40,413

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a physical therapist make in China?
The national median physical therapist salary in China is about ¥535,000 per year (¥44,600 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ¥274,000 to ¥535,000.
Which China city pays physical therapists the most?
Tianjin, CN pays the most at about ¥535,000 per year.
Which China city pays physical therapists the least?
Among cities we cover, Chengdu, CN is on the lower end at about ¥274,000 per year for a physical therapist.
What is the typical salary range for a physical therapist in China?
Across China cities we cover, physical therapist pay commonly spans from about ¥193,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ¥699,800 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many China cities have physical therapist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes physical therapist pay for 12 cities in China, all shown in CNY.
Is physical therapist in demand in China?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +15% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.