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 $25,000in 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 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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Jack Sawyer

Physical Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$157,217

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $157,217
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,217
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Livermore
Work county: Alameda
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,217
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061920001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0633
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Jack Sawyer serves as a Physical Therapist based in Livermore, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $157,217. They are classified at grade 12.

Rebecca Lehmann

Physical Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$157,217

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $157,217
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,217
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Palo Alto
Work county: Santa Clara
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,217
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062660085
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0633
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rebecca Lehmann is a Physical Therapist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Palo Alto, California. 2024 total compensation came to $157,217. They are classified at grade 12.

Cam-Loan Dang

Physical Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$157,217

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $157,217
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,217
Pay grade: 12
Work city: San Jose
Work county: Santa Clara
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,217
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063340085
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0633
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Cam-Loan Dang is a Physical Therapist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in San Jose, California. 2024 total compensation came to $157,217. They are classified at grade 12.

Michelle Dawkin

Physical Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$157,217

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $157,217
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,217
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Palo Alto
Work county: Santa Clara
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,217
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062660085
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0633
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michelle Dawkin holds the role of Physical Therapist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Palo Alto, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $157,217. Their pay grade is 12.

Esther Reynolds

Physical Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$157,211

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $157,211
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,211
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Detroit
Work county: Wayne
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,211
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 261260163
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0633
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Esther Reynolds works as a Physical Therapist for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Detroit, Michigan. Esther earned $157,211 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Joshua Sindoro

Physical Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$157,037

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $157,037
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,037
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Loma Linda
Work county: San Bernardino
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,037
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061947071
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0633
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Joshua Sindoro serves as a Physical Therapist based in Loma Linda, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $157,037. They are classified at grade 13.

Jennifer Spurgeon

Physical Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$157,037

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $157,037
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,037
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Loma Linda
Work county: San Bernardino
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,037
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061947071
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0633
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jennifer Spurgeon is a Physical Therapist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Loma Linda, California. 2024 total compensation came to $157,037. They are classified at grade 13.

Christian Toledo

Physical Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$157,007

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $157,007
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,007
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Hampton
Work county: Hampton
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,007
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511180650
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0633
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christian Toledo is a Physical Therapist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Hampton, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $157,007. They are classified at grade 13.

Ronald Feliciano

Physical Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$156,978

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $156,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,978
Pay grade: 13
Work city: San Francisco
Work county: San Francisco
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $156,978
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063290075
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0633
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ronald Feliciano works as a Physical Therapist for Department of Veterans Affairs based in San Francisco, California. Ronald earned $156,978 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Carol Clark

Physical Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$156,767

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $156,767
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,767
Pay grade: 12
Work city: San Francisco
Work county: San Francisco
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $156,767
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063290075
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0633
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Carol Clark is a Physical Therapist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in San Francisco, California. 2024 total compensation came to $156,767. They are classified at grade 12.

Amy Hayes

Physical Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$156,767

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $156,767
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,767
Pay grade: 12
Work city: San Francisco
Work county: San Francisco
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $156,767
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063290075
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0633
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Amy Hayes serves as a Physical Therapist based in San Francisco, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $156,767. They are classified at grade 12.

Lynn Richards

Physical Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$156,767

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $156,767
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,767
Pay grade: 12
Work city: San Francisco
Work county: San Francisco
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $156,767
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063290075
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0633
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lynn Richards is a Physical Therapist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in San Francisco, California. 2024 total compensation came to $156,767. They are classified at grade 12.

Mark Schroeder

Physical Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$156,767

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $156,767
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,767
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Santa Rosa
Work county: Sonoma
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $156,767
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063490097
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0633
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mark Schroeder works as a Physical Therapist for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Santa Rosa, California. Mark earned $156,767 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Michael Szotak

Physical Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$156,767

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $156,767
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,767
Pay grade: 12
Work city: San Francisco
Work county: San Francisco
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $156,767
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063290075
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0633
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Michael Szotak serves as a Physical Therapist based in San Francisco, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $156,767. They are classified at grade 12.