Physical therapy: Medicaid rates by state
24 states publish a Medicaid rate for physical therapy, compared at the therapist pt level. Per hour, rates range from $48.88 in California to $14,040.00 in New Jersey.
- States
- 24
- Median per hour
- $89.32
- Highest
- $14,040.00New Jersey
- Lowest
- $48.88California
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New JerseyPhysical therapist | $3,510.00 | 15 min | $14,040.00 | 2025-12-01 | Official source |
| 2 | TexasPhysical therapist | $33.75 | 15 min | $135.00 | 2017-09-01 | Official source |
| 3 | GeorgiaPhysical therapist | $30.23 | 15 min | $120.92 | 2025-04-01 | Official source |
| 4 | VirginiaPhysical therapist | $28.36 | 15 min | $113.44 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 5 | MarylandPhysical therapist | $27.85 | 15 min | $111.40 | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 6 | NebraskaPhysical therapist | $27.42 | 15 min | $109.68 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 7 | MissouriPhysical therapist | $25.32 | 15 min | $101.28 | 2024-10-01 | Official source |
| 8 | ColoradoPhysical therapist | $24.65 | 15 min | $98.60 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 9 | North CarolinaPhysical therapist | $23.37 | 15 min | $93.48 | 2022-04-01 | Official source |
| 10 | LouisianaPhysical therapist | $23.00 | 15 min | $92.00 | 2025-11-18 | Official source |
| 11 | MassachusettsPhysical therapist | $22.67 | 15 min | $90.68 | 2025-06-06 | Official source |
| 12 | MinnesotaPhysical therapist | $22.38 | 15 min | $89.52 | 2026-02-01 | Official source |
| 13 | South CarolinaPhysical therapist | $22.28 | 15 min | $89.12 | 2011-07-11 | Official source |
| 14 | IllinoisPhysical therapist | $21.63 | 15 min | $86.52 | 2024-04-01 | Official source |
| 15 | MichiganPhysical therapist | $20.87 | 15 min | $83.48 | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 16 | WisconsinPhysical therapist | $20.29 | 15 min | $81.16 | 2022-01-01 | Official source |
| 17 | WashingtonPhysical therapist | $19.87 | 15 min | $79.48 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 18 | KentuckyPhysical therapist | $19.74 | 15 min | $78.96 | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 19 | OhioPhysical therapist | $18.50 | 15 min | $74.00 | 2020-06-12 | Official source |
| 20 | IndianaPhysical therapist | $18.12 | 15 min | $72.48 | 2014-01-01 | Official source |
| 21 | New YorkAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $18.05 | 15 min | $72.20 | 2023-10-01 | Official source |
| 22 | FloridaPhysical therapist | $17.96 | 15 min | $71.84 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 23 | PennsylvaniaPhysical therapist | $16.75 | 15 min | $67.00 | 2021-09-01 | Official source |
| 24 | CaliforniaPhysical therapist | $12.22 | 15 min | $48.88 | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for physical therapy?
New Jersey: $3,510.00 per 15 min ($14,040.00 per hour).
What is the average Medicaid rate for physical therapy?
Across 24 states the median is $89.32 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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