🇯🇵 Updated April 18, 2026

Physical Therapist in Japan

Detailed salary information for Physical Therapist positions in Japan, including pay in JPY and USD with national income comparison.

Annual Salary (per year)

10,282,900 JPY

Salary in USD / year

$67,783.89

National Percentile

Top 10%

About This Role

Focus on the physical therapy needs of elderly patients, addressing mobility and age-related conditions.

Key Responsibilities

Focus on the elderly population, addressing age-related mobility and pain issues.
Create fall prevention programs and improve overall functional independence.

Role Requirements & Work Profile

Experience Required

2–11 years

Typical experience range for this role

Work Arrangement

Full-Time

28%

Temporary

24%

Part-Time

18%

Intern

16%

Contract

14%

Common Qualifications

MCA

18%

PhD

16%

B.Com

14%

B.Tech

10%

M.Tech

10%

BA

10%

Related Specializations

Professionals with the Physical Therapist title in Japan often specialize in these roles:

Geriatric Physical Therapist Orthopedic Physical Therapist Pediatric Physical Therapist

Common Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Stock Options or Equity Grants

Parental Leave

Wellness Programs

Childcare Assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Relocation Assistance

Legal Assistance

Employee Recognition Programs

Financial Counseling

Job Details

Job TitlePhysical Therapist

CategoryHealth and Medical

Country🇯🇵 Japan

CurrencyJPY

Annual Salary (per year)10,282,900 JPY

Annual Salary in USD (per year)$67,783.89

Income TierMiddle 40%

Income Distribution Comparison

How this salary compares to national income brackets

This Salary

10,282,900

Bottom 50% Avg

890,007

Middle 40% Avg

4,653,794

Top 10% Avg

21,147,317

Top 1% Avg

61,483,597

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