U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Health and Human Services / Physical Therapist

Job-title file

Physical Therapist

Assess client needs, develop service plans, and connect people with support resources.

56 employees hold this title in Department of Health and Human Services. Median total compensation for the role is $94,567, below the department median of $129,759.

Employees: 56
Total payroll: $5.7M
Role median: $94,567
Agency median: $129,759
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$77,390$150,914+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 56 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Physical Therapist pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Physical Therapists — about 267,330 people — is $102,760. Department of Health and Human Services pays a median base salary of $94,317 for this role, 8% below that figure — about the 37th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Health and Human Services sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$77,140

$86,160

$102,760

$121,160

$135,140

Department of Health and Human Services median · $94,317

The bar is the range of annual wages for Physical Therapists across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Health and Human Services’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Health and Human Services is $94,567, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Physical Therapist is held in 2 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Health and Human Services, the median of $94,567 ranks #2 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Veterans Affairs

$116,463 · 3,191

Median total compensation for the Physical Therapist role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Physical Therapist beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 17 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $116,124 ranks #8 of 17. See Physical Therapist across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Los Angeles County

$202,956 · 142

Davis School District, Utah

$171,432 · 5

City and County of San Francisco

$162,840 · 62

Seattle Public Schools

$141,592 · 14

Chicago Public Schools

$133,679 · 53

City of Boston

$130,191 · 26

Texas

$129,430 · 51

School District of Philadelphia

$106,617 · 17

Median total compensation for comparable Physical Therapistroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Dakota Kay

Physical Therapist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$92,759

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $92,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,759
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Whiteriver
Work county: Navajo
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $92,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040565017
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0633
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Dakota Kay holds the role of Physical Therapist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Whiteriver, Arizona. In 2024, their total compensation was $92,759. Their pay grade is 12.

Caitlin Cavanaugh

Physical Therapist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$92,399

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $91,899
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,399
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Cass Lake
Work county: Cass
Work state: Minnesota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,899
Basic Pay (before locality): $78,667
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 271100021
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0633
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Caitlin Cavanaugh holds the role of Physical Therapist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Cass Lake, Minnesota. In 2024, their total compensation was $92,399. Their pay grade is 11.

Suzanne Sherry

Physical Therapist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$91,899

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $91,899
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,899
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Cass Lake
Work county: Cass
Work state: Minnesota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,899
Basic Pay (before locality): $78,667
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 271100021
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0633
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Suzanne Sherry is a Physical Therapist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Cass Lake, Minnesota. 2024 total compensation came to $91,899. They are classified at grade 11.

Angela Gonsalves

Physical Therapist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$90,833

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $90,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,833
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Phoenix
Work county: Maricopa
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $90,833
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040370013
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0633
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Angela Gonsalves serves as a Physical Therapist based in Phoenix, Arizona. Their 2024 pay totaled $90,833. They are classified at grade 12.

Shawn Mchenry

Physical Therapist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$90,423

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $90,423
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,423
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Crownpoint
Work county: Mckinley
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $90,423
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,597
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350215031
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0633
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shawn Mchenry holds the role of Physical Therapist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Crownpoint, New Mexico. In 2024, their total compensation was $90,423. Their pay grade is 11.

Clyde Yellowhair

Physical Therapist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$89,860

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $89,860
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,860
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Chinle
Work county: Apache
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,860
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040083001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0633
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Clyde Yellowhair serves as a Physical Therapist based in Chinle, Arizona. Their 2024 pay totaled $89,860. They are classified at grade 12.

Shantel Norman

Physical Therapist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$89,481

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $89,481
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,481
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Eagle Butte
Work county: Dewey
Work state: South Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,481
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,597
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 460820041
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0633
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Shantel Norman serves as a Physical Therapist based in Eagle Butte, South Dakota. Their 2024 pay totaled $89,481. They are classified at grade 11.

Khoa Lam

Physical Therapist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$88,426

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $88,426
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,426
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Lawrence
Work county: Douglas
Work state: Kansas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,426
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,527
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 203010045
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0633
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Khoa Lam holds the role of Physical Therapist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Lawrence, Kansas. In 2024, their total compensation was $88,426. Their pay grade is 11.

Maya Bernadett-Peters

Physical Therapist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$87,979

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $87,979
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,979
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Gallup
Work county: Mckinley
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $87,979
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,527
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350340031
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0633
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Maya Bernadett-Peters holds the role of Physical Therapist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Gallup, New Mexico. In 2024, their total compensation was $87,979. Their pay grade is 11.

Matthew Hornback

Physical Therapist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$87,979

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $87,979
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,979
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Gallup
Work county: Mckinley
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $87,979
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,527
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350340031
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0633
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Matthew Hornback holds the role of Physical Therapist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Gallup, New Mexico. In 2024, their total compensation was $87,979. Their pay grade is 11.

Cristina Hart

Physical Therapist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$87,062

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $87,062
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,062
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Clinton
Work county: Custer
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $87,062
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,527
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 401030039
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0633
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Cristina Hart works as a Physical Therapist for Department of Health and Human Services based in Clinton, Oklahoma. Cristina earned $87,062 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Amber Logan

Physical Therapist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$86,962

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $86,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,962
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Shiprock
Work county: San Juan
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350745045
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0633
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Amber Logan is a Physical Therapist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Shiprock, New Mexico. 2024 total compensation came to $86,962. They are classified at grade 12.

Anna Gray

Physical Therapist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$80,648

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $80,648
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,648
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Gallup
Work county: Mckinley
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,648
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,317
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350340031
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0633
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Anna Gray holds the role of Physical Therapist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Gallup, New Mexico. In 2024, their total compensation was $80,648. Their pay grade is 11.

Lori Ortiz

Physical Therapist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$78,776

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $78,776
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,776
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Acomita
Work county: Cibola
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $78,776
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,731
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350005006
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0633
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lori Ortiz holds the role of Physical Therapist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Acomita, New Mexico. In 2024, their total compensation was $78,776. Their pay grade is 09.

Christine Sanchez

Physical Therapist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$78,205

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $78,205
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,205
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Crownpoint
Work county: Mckinley
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $78,205
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,247
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350215031
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0633
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christine Sanchez is a Physical Therapist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Crownpoint, New Mexico. 2024 total compensation came to $78,205. They are classified at grade 11.

Hailey Rinke

Physical Therapist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$77,390

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $77,390
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,390
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Sisseton
Work county: Roberts
Work state: South Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,390
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,247
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 462460109
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0633
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Hailey Rinke works as a Physical Therapist for Department of Health and Human Services based in Sisseton, South Dakota. Hailey earned $77,390 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.