The average physiotherapist salary in Canada is $70,000-$95,000 per year. This guide breaks down physio pay by province, practice setting, and specialization.
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Physiotherapist Salary by Province
Province
Average
Entry Level
Experienced
Alberta
$95,000
$70,000
$110,000
Ontario
$85,000
$65,000
$105,000
British Columbia
$88,000
$68,000
$105,000
Quebec
$75,000
$58,000
$92,000
Saskatchewan
$85,000
$65,000
$100,000
Manitoba
$80,000
$62,000
$95,000
Nova Scotia
$72,000
$55,000
$88,000
New Brunswick
$70,000
$52,000
$85,000
Newfoundland
$78,000
$60,000
$92,000
PEI
$68,000
$50,000
$82,000
Territories
$100,000+
$80,000
$120,000
Salary by Practice Setting
Setting
Average Salary
Hourly Rate
Private Clinic (Employee)
$75,000-$95,000
$38-$48
Hospital
$75,000-$90,000
$38-$45
Sports/Athletics
$80,000-$110,000
$40-$55
Home Health
$70,000-$85,000
$35-$43
Rehabilitation Centre
$78,000-$95,000
$39-$48
Long-Term Care
$72,000-$88,000
$36-$44
Government
$75,000-$95,000
$38-$48
Clinic Owner
$120,000-$200,000+
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Salary by Payment Model
Model
Annual Earnings
Salaried Employee
$75,000-$90,000
Fee Split (60-70%)
$80,000-$120,000
Per Visit ($45-$65)
$90,000-$130,000
Clinic Owner (Net)
$120,000-$200,000
Salary by Specialization
Specialization
Average Salary
General Practice
$80,000
Sports Physiotherapy
$90,000
Neurological
$85,000
Orthopedic
$85,000
Pediatric
$78,000
Geriatric
$76,000
Pelvic Health
$88,000
Vestibular
$85,000
Hand Therapy
$82,000
Take-Home Pay (Ontario Example)
Gross Salary
Annual Take-Home
Monthly Net
$75,000
$56,500
$4,710
$90,000
$66,000
$5,500
$110,000
$78,500
$6,540
Private Practice Ownership
Clinic ownership financial breakdown:
Metric
Solo Practice
Multi-PT Clinic
Gross Revenue
$200,000-$300,000
$500,000-$1,500,000
Expenses (~50-60%)
$100,000-$180,000
$250,000-$900,000
Owner Income
$100,000-$150,000
$150,000-$400,000
Investment to Start
$50,000-$150,000
$150,000-$500,000
Career Progression
Stage
Timeline
Earnings
New Graduate
Year 1,
$65,000-$75,000
Experienced PT
Years 3-7
$80,000-$95,000
Senior/Specialist
Years 7+
$90,000-$110,000
Clinic Owner
Years 5+
$120,000-$200,000+
Education Requirements
Requirement
Details
Degree
Master of Physical Therapy (MPT)
Duration
2-3 years (after undergrad)
Cost
$8,000-$25,000/year
Licensing
Provincial regulatory body
Continuing Ed
40-60 hours/year required
Is Physiotherapy a Good Career in Canada?
Pros:
Growing demand (aging population)
Flexible work settings
Clinic ownership potential
Helping people recover
Good work-life balance
Recession-resistant
Cons:
Physical demands (on your feet)
Student debt for graduate degree
Documentation/admin burden
Insurance billing complexities
Burnout from high caseloads