Physical Therapist Salary in Germany

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

The Germany national median for a physical therapist is 129.000 € a year. Among 6 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 84.900 € in Cologne to 99.300 € in Munich (1.2×).

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 96.500 €–168.700 € around that midpoint. EU Blue Card thresholds and recognised qualifications sit behind several top rows. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +15% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every German city.

Munich sits -23% vs the national median; Cologne sits -34%. Relocating inside Germany 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.

Germany shows about 2.2% 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.