verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Physical Therapist Salary in Connecticut

Median Annual in Connecticut
$104,360/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$50.17/hr
▲ 2% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Connecticut

groups Employed in CT
4,060
public U.S. Median
$102,760
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$100,724 #37 of 51

Physical Therapist pay in Connecticut, explained

Physical therapists in Connecticut earn a median of $104,360 per year ($50.17 per hour), which is 2% above the national median of $102,760. Entry-level workers earn around $82,110, while the most experienced physical therapists reach about $127,150. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Connecticut.

Is $104,360 good pay in Connecticut?

Adjusted for Connecticut's cost of living (which runs 104% of the U.S. average), that $104,360 is worth about $100,724 in national buying power — ranking Connecticut #37 for real pay (vs #10 on the sticker number).

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Physical Therapist pay by experience in Connecticut

Entry level (10th pct)
$82,110
$39.48/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$104,360
$50.17/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$127,150
$61.13/hr

Physical Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CT
Connecticut (here) $104,360 $100,724
Massachusetts $103,790 $98,140 +$570
New York $100,660 $93,272 +$3,700
Rhode Island $99,400 $97,184 +$4,960

Physical Therapist in Connecticut: FAQ

How much do physical therapists make in Connecticut?

Physical therapists in Connecticut earn a median of $104,360 per year ($50.17 per hour), compared with $102,760 nationally.

Does Connecticut pay physical therapists well?

At $104,360, Connecticut pays 2% above the national median for physical therapists. An estimated 4,060 work in the state.

Physical Therapist salary in other states

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