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Physical Therapist Salary in Germany

Physical therapists help patients recover movement and manage pain after injury or illness. The Germany median is $147,128 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$147,128
per year
Monthly (national)
$12,318
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$147,128
Stuttgart, DE
Hourly (national)
$70.74
varies by city

Physical Therapist salary by city in Germany

CityPer year
Stuttgart, DE$147,128
Essen, DE$147,128
Dortmund, DE$147,128
Dresden, DE$147,128
Bremen, DE$147,128
Nuremberg, DE$147,128
Munich, DE$113,254
Frankfurt, DE$111,087
Hamburg, DE$102,077
Düsseldorf, DE$100,252
Berlin, DE$99,910
Cologne, DE$96,830

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a physical therapist make in Germany?
The national median physical therapist salary in Germany is about 129.000 € per year (10.800 € per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 84.900 € to 129.000 €.
Which Germany city pays physical therapists the most?
Stuttgart, DE pays the most at about 129.000 € per year.
Which Germany city pays physical therapists the least?
Among cities we cover, Cologne, DE is on the lower end at about 84.900 € per year for a physical therapist.
What is the typical salary range for a physical therapist in Germany?
Across Germany cities we cover, physical therapist pay commonly spans from about 60.100 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 168.700 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Germany cities have physical therapist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes physical therapist pay for 12 cities in Germany, all shown in EUR.
Is physical therapist in demand in Germany?
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.