U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Veterans Affairs / Physical Therapist

Job-title file

Physical Therapist

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

3,191 employees hold this title in Department of Veterans Affairs. Median total compensation for the role is $116,463, above the department median of $88,751.

Employees: 3,191
Total payroll: $377.4M
Role median: $116,463
Agency median: $88,751
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$173,986+

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

How total compensation varies among the 3,191 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 Veterans Affairs pays a median base salary of $116,463 for this role, 13% above that figure — about the 69th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Veterans Affairs sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$77,140

$86,160

$102,760

$121,160

$135,140

Department of Veterans Affairs median · $116,463

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 Veterans Affairs’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Computed over the 3,179 of 3,191 people in this role paid at least $25,000 in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Veterans Affairs is $116,463, 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 Veterans Affairs, the median of $116,463 ranks #1 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Health and Human Services

$94,567 · 56

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 Therapist roles 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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Robertbryan Malaca

Physical Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$96,705

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $96,705
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,705
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Honolulu
Work county: Honolulu
Work state: Hawaii

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,705
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 152400003
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0633
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Robertbryan Malaca works as a Physical Therapist for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Robertbryan earned $96,705 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Katherine Zurschmiede

Physical Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$96,394

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $96,394
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,394
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Terre Haute
Work county: Vigo
Work state: Indiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,394
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 184840167
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0633
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Katherine Zurschmiede is a Physical Therapist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Terre Haute, Indiana. 2024 total compensation came to $96,394. They are classified at grade 12.

Addison Collard

Physical Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$96,361

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $96,361
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,361
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Knoxville
Work county: Marion
Work state: Iowa

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,361
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 194380125
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0633
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Addison Collard is a Physical Therapist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Knoxville, Iowa. 2024 total compensation came to $96,361. They are classified at grade 12.

Kristy Travis

Physical Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$96,337

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $96,337
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,337
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Marion
Work county: Williamson
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,337
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 175250199
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0633
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Kristy Travis serves as a Physical Therapist based in Marion, Illinois. Their 2024 pay totaled $96,337. They are classified at grade 12.

Kathleen Neal

Physical Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$96,296

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $96,296
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,296
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Viera
Work county: Brevard
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,296
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 123073009
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0633
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kathleen Neal is a Physical Therapist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Viera, Florida. 2024 total compensation came to $96,296. They are classified at grade 12.

Meagan True

Physical Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$96,296

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $96,296
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,296
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Merritt Island
Work county: Brevard
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,296
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122005009
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0633
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Meagan True works as a Physical Therapist for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Merritt Island, Florida. Meagan earned $96,296 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Nicole Montoya

Physical Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$96,133

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $96,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,133
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Albuquerque
Work county: Bernalillo
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,133
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0633
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nicole Montoya is a Physical Therapist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 2024 total compensation came to $96,133. They are classified at grade 12.

Evan Mysliwiec

Physical Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$95,903

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $95,903
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,903
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Butler
Work county: Butler
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $95,903
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 421020019
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0633
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Evan Mysliwiec serves as a Physical Therapist based in Butler, Pennsylvania. Their 2024 pay totaled $95,903. They are classified at grade 12.

Daniel Czerwinski

Physical Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$95,806

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $95,706
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,806
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Miami
Work county: Miami-Dade
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $95,706
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122010086
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0633
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Daniel Czerwinski works as a Physical Therapist for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Miami, Florida. Daniel earned $95,806 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Jacob Irwin

Physical Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$95,804

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $95,804
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,804
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Saint Augustine
Work county: Saint Johns
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $95,804
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122690109
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0633
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jacob Irwin works as a Physical Therapist for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Saint Augustine, Florida. Jacob earned $95,804 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Tommy Coffey

Physical Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$95,804

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $95,804
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,804
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Gainesville
Work county: Alachua
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $95,804
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 121130001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0633
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tommy Coffey is a Physical Therapist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Gainesville, Florida. 2024 total compensation came to $95,804. They are classified at grade 12.

Kayla Jones

Physical Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$95,804

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $95,804
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,804
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Gainesville
Work county: Alachua
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $95,804
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 121130001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0633
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kayla Jones works as a Physical Therapist for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Gainesville, Florida. Kayla earned $95,804 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Stephen Argitis

Physical Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$95,804

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $95,804
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,804
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Daytona Beach
Work county: Volusia
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $95,804
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 120780127
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0633
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Stephen Argitis holds the role of Physical Therapist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Daytona Beach, Florida. In 2024, their total compensation was $95,804. Their pay grade is 12.

Nicole Casagrand

Physical Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$95,804

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $95,804
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,804
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Orlando
Work county: Orange
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $95,804
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122360095
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0633
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Nicole Casagrand serves as a Physical Therapist based in Orlando, Florida. Their 2024 pay totaled $95,804. They are classified at grade 12.

Eli Jordan

Physical Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$95,804

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $95,804
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,804
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Middleburg
Work county: Clay
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $95,804
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122056019
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0633
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Eli Jordan serves as a Physical Therapist based in Middleburg, Florida. Their 2024 pay totaled $95,804. They are classified at grade 12.

Thomas Sheahan

Physical Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$95,804

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $95,804
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,804
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Winter Park
Work county: Orange
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $95,804
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 123310095
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0633
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Thomas Sheahan holds the role of Physical Therapist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Winter Park, Florida. In 2024, their total compensation was $95,804. Their pay grade is 12.

Anthonine Gerena

Physical Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$95,706

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $95,706
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,706
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Oakland Park
Work county: Broward
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $95,706
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122260011
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0633
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Anthonine Gerena is a Physical Therapist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Oakland Park, Florida. 2024 total compensation came to $95,706. They are classified at grade 12.

Matthew Miller

Physical Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$95,706

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $95,706
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,706
Pay grade: 12
Work city: West Palm Beach
Work county: Palm Beach
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $95,706
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 123190099
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0633
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Matthew Miller is a Physical Therapist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in West Palm Beach, Florida. 2024 total compensation came to $95,706. They are classified at grade 12.

Layla Moran

Physical Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$95,706

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $95,706
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,706
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Miami
Work county: Miami-Dade
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $95,706
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122010086
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0633
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Layla Moran serves as a Physical Therapist based in Miami, Florida. Their 2024 pay totaled $95,706. They are classified at grade 12.

Jessica Mungia

Physical Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$95,694

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $95,694
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,694
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Wilmington
Work county: New Castle
Work state: Delaware

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $95,694
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 100490003
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0633
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jessica Mungia is a Physical Therapist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Wilmington, Delaware. 2024 total compensation came to $95,694. They are classified at grade 12.