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Physical Therapist Salary in Japan

Physical therapists help patients recover movement and manage pain after injury or illness. The Japan median is $97,665 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$97,665
per year
Monthly (national)
$8,139
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$97,665
Yokohama, JP
Hourly (national)
$46.95
varies by city

Physical Therapist salary by city in Japan

CityPer year
Yokohama, JP$97,665
Sapporo, JP$97,665
Fukuoka, JP$97,665
Kawasaki, JP$97,665
Kobe, JP$97,665
Kyoto, JP$97,665
Saitama, JP$97,665
Hiroshima, JP$97,665
Sendai, JP$97,665
Tokyo, JP$73,882
Osaka, JP$58,747
Nagoya, JP$56,771

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a physical therapist make in Japan?
The national median physical therapist salary in Japan is about ￥15,810,000 per year (￥1,317,500 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ￥9,190,000 to ￥15,810,000.
Which Japan city pays physical therapists the most?
Yokohama, JP pays the most at about ￥15,810,000 per year.
Which Japan city pays physical therapists the least?
Among cities we cover, Nagoya, JP is on the lower end at about ￥9,190,000 per year for a physical therapist.
What is the typical salary range for a physical therapist in Japan?
Across Japan cities we cover, physical therapist pay commonly spans from about ￥6,500,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ￥20,679,500 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Japan cities have physical therapist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes physical therapist pay for 12 cities in Japan, all shown in JPY.
Is physical therapist in demand in Japan?
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.