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Physical Therapist Salary in Malaysia

Physical therapists help patients recover movement and manage pain after injury or illness. The Malaysia median is $59,462 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$59,462
per year
Monthly (national)
$4,963
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$59,462
Johor Bahru, MY
Hourly (national)
$28.59
varies by city

Physical Therapist salary by city in Malaysia

CityPer year
Johor Bahru, MY$59,462
Petaling Jaya, MY$59,462
Ipoh, MY$59,462
Malacca, MY$59,462
Kota Bharu, MY$59,462
Kuantan, MY$59,462
Kota Kinabalu, MY$59,462
Kuala Terengganu, MY$59,462
Alor Setar, MY$59,462
Kuching, MY$59,462
Seremban, MY$59,462
Kuala Lumpur, MY$41,525

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a physical therapist make in Malaysia?
The national median physical therapist salary in Malaysia is about RM 242,000 per year (RM 20,200 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about RM 169,000 to RM 242,000.
Which Malaysia city pays physical therapists the most?
Johor Bahru, MY pays the most at about RM 242,000 per year.
Which Malaysia city pays physical therapists the least?
Among cities we cover, Kuala Lumpur, MY is on the lower end at about RM 169,000 per year for a physical therapist.
What is the typical salary range for a physical therapist in Malaysia?
Across Malaysia cities we cover, physical therapist pay commonly spans from about RM 120,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about RM 316,500 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Malaysia cities have physical therapist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes physical therapist pay for 12 cities in Malaysia, all shown in MYR.
Is physical therapist in demand in Malaysia?
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.