How Much I Make as a PHYSICAL THERAPIST (2022)

[@drdumbo9124]

That debt to income ratio is just painful. So stupid they changed it to a DPT just to pander more money out of students.

[@yomansprince8486]

I'm planning on doing Physical Therapy Assistant, what do u think about that?

[@Cam-gs5ix]

@@yomansprince8486Good Brotha

[@PhatPhrankInChicago]

School world be much cheaper if you go to community college. It's financially better in short term, but worse in long term. Much less demand in some areas too

[@Aevykin]

Damn bro. 60k per year as DPT is pretty bottom of the barrel. You should seriously consider looking for a new position if that's still what you're making now at the end of 2023. You're getting robbed out of at least 40k a year. BLS lists average PT salary in the US now at like 98k. Switch to HH my dude. Also, if you're only making 5k per year, don't spend $500 per month on books or discretionary. Books you can get for free on genesis library. Spend it elsewhere or better yet put it away for the future. Seminars and courses likely won't make your employer pay you more, I personally suggest spending as little as possible on this stuff. Pay a $225 medbridge subscription and thats all you need to get your 30 CEU hours done every 2 years ($112/yr).

[@KP4880]

Thank you for sharing and being transparent! This is so helpful, both for getting idea of PT salary in another state/location and the breakdown for budgeting - setting aside money for saving and investing. Did you refinance your loans to get the lower interest rate? Or was that the going rate at the time you took out the loans?

[@Utahcountylabradoodles]

I make between 4200-5k a month after taxes and my health insurance through the company as a PTA doing home health. Physical therapist Assistant in Utah. My school was 45k graduated in 2015.

[@PhatPhrankInChicago]

How much are they paying per visit over there? It's 40 to 50 in Chicagoland

[@niehsasimon800]

Dr. Kang, I recommend reading Total Money Make Over by Dave Ramsey as it teaches you how to get rid of debt, I don’t know your whole situation, but considering it 10 years is a long time. I think you might be able to do it in less time by reading this book. Just a recommendation. Thank you.

[@dianakim5532]

What a nice break down of how you’re managing your finances. Very helpful and I wish you the best of luck in your first job Dr. Kang!

[@jkangdpt]

Thanks Kimmy 😊

[@cheezybred]

You definitely need to bring that income up by 20-30% by taking some home health or outpatient cases on the side. Then throw all of that money at your debts. You cannot drown in student loans for a decade!

[@jicalzad]

Salary isn't very high, but that doesn't seem to be the main issue, in my opinion. Seems like the the student loans that seem to be the biggest issue financially. Maybe consider taking a job in a rural area for the gov't for 2-4 years and have them pay off your loans.

[@manuelubillus1075]

I am sorry but 5k a month after taxes?! That seems very low for someone with a doctoral degree, how much are they taxing you?

[@gedenirfiorese3523]

Even for new grad, 5k seems low. I know new grads that’s make the same AFTER tax in FL

[@forbinfilms]

So cool to see the "Dr." up there ! Congrats on your hard work and new position man! Keep it up

[@jkangdpt]

Hahha true, thank you brother I appreciate let's link up soon 👊👊

[@alysterfox5623]

Wow thank you for video. All this made me change my mind. My boyfriend makes more money by installing security system and he didn’t go to school for it.

[@pre-ptsinmotion]

Love the transparency here!! Thanks for sharing this man!

[@jkangdpt]

Glad you enjoyed it!! Of course!

[@fishfry316]

Loved this video. Looking to study Physical Therapy as well. Good insight. Subscribed 👌🏾

[@hoopndisc]

5k?!!?!!

[@trushabhatt758]

How much money does a fresh DPT earn in NYC after taxes? In 2024

[@Tyming]

Once you get some experience go to home health you can easily make 150k which is over 12k a month if you get those hours in

[@abdelrahmanhamdy9560]

150 for physician assistant or dentist is possible But for pt it's pretty hard

[@jcash5300]

​@@abdelrahmanhamdy9560so true

[@NUCLYOS1]

Buy Bitcoin and sale I. 5 years. Your debt will be paid. Not financial advise.

[@christianwebb4168]

What a handsome young man!

[@jkangdpt]

LOL thank you Mr. Webb

[@lvmadvntge5145]

Such a great video! Thank you for being transparent about your journey and congrats on the new job!!! Definitely agree with the investments, you'll never regret investing in yourself. Keep it up🔥🔥

[@jkangdpt]

Appreciate the support!!! Thank you thank you ❤️❤️

[@mrkolvera4359]

Great job with the videos bud. They are very insightful. Admittingly, I have a bunch I need to go back and watch. I am a senior in the rehabilitation services program at UTRGV and am working my way through the dpt application process right now.

[@jkangdpt]

I appreciate that! That sounds good, best of luck and keep me posted!!

[@MrAlfalfaTV]

This was incredibly informative! I live right by Rockville so this was cool to see what my future salary could be like

[@jkangdpt]

Appreciate it!! Im glad you found it helpful 😄😄 yeah, thats really cool - best of luck and keep me posted!!

[@davidvue1970]

Congrats! Very insightful and great video Jin! What lead you into choosing the setting/job where you work? And are you deciding to pursue anything sports/athletic training related to your CSCS?

[@jkangdpt]

Thanks David! I've always liked ortho and I had one of my clinicals with this company. I also liked the people I interacted with during the interview process. Im looking into different CEU courses rn but nothing set in stone rn! Keep me posted on your journey@

[@sangeetachhetri3445]

How much ur paid per hour in USA?

[@dukesoffranks2718]

Isn’t 60k a little low for not a small city? Dpt assuming. I know it’s first year but isn’t 75 doable out of college?

[@jkangdpt]

It's definitely doable!

[@matthewking8817]

Would you say being a PT is worth it ?

[@matthewking8817]

I currently live in Texas and school our pretty competitive here

[@jkangdpt]

It depends on so many things (your outlook in life, finances, goals...etc) but I think it is personally!

[@LorianandLothric]

Purely in terms of finances, no.

[@psjfree9974]

hey DR. J KANG , am from middle east , thanks for your fabulous videos , the same for me am dreaming and seeking for getting the NPTE qualification ! NPTE for foreign students that want to be qualified to practice physical therapy is USA , to be honest our doctors and therapist in our university of our department really encouraged me to study hard for that exam ! especially for therapist in USA , it's very good working there because they keep promoting the good therapist ! I hope that your journey would be easy far from obstacles

[@jkangdpt]

thank you I appreciate the encouragement! Best of luck in all your future endeavors, and please keep me posted on your journey! You got this

[@kihunshin5065]

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[@jkangdpt]

반갑습니다! 화이팅하시구 궁금한거 있으시면 알려주세요 :)

[@kihunshin5065]

@@jkangdpt 아! 네 감사합니다!! 궁금한것이 생긴다면 꼭 물어보겠습니다! 감사합니다

[@kihunshin5065]

@@jkangdpt 아니면 실례지만 괜찮다면 이메일 주소를 알 수 있을까요?!

[@jkangdpt]

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[@karson450]

🤪 𝓟Ř𝔬𝓂𝔬𝐒ϻ

[@SearchhYT_]

This has made me rethink my decision to not become a PT. Tech is the answer for me.

[@CasualCasimir]

It’s probably because of the state he is working at. Simple research shows that the median average of a PT is 80 K a year and the highest is 120 K so it’s just bad location for him.

[@jaretallen4516]

​@@CasualCasimirPTs average around 70-75k right out of grad school. Debt is usually around 100k unfortunately. Still outrageous regardless

[@anonanon7553]

There’s a ton of public schools that only cost $50,000. Just look it up. Lots in Texas.

[@sanner400]

Congrats. Happy to help- TJ Sanner

[@jkangdpt]

Hi TJ, I appreciate that, will be reaching out soon. Thank you!!

[@tinaanderson3429]

You can get further by taking on contract positions, and shifting to part-time. I’m an OTR (occupational therapist) with 30+ years experience and it only took me a year of watching PRN and contractors skate in and out of the clinic making more than I was salaried. I resigned soon after my maternity leave. Now I name my hourly rates in contract negotiations, and also see clients through private pay at the same high rates that the corporate clinics bill for. There are a few coaching companies out there training therapists in private pay practice management. You can get those debts paid off much faster, and improve your net worth. Congrats on your accomplishment, you’re one year in by now!

[@casanovavirgo4011]

is it 5k before or after taxes?

[@dorkfork9606]

this ^

[@ryanlen5337]

Before

[@PhatPhrankInChicago]

​@@ryanlen5337 I'm sorry to say that your clinic is screwing you over. Nice guys often finish last because other people take advantage of us