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

Physical Therapist Salary in Hawaii

Median Annual in Hawaii
$101,700/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$48.90/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Hawaii

groups Employed in HI
950
public U.S. Median
$102,760
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$92,496 #50 of 51

Physical Therapist pay in Hawaii, explained

Physical therapists in Hawaii earn a median of $101,700 per year ($48.90 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $102,760. Entry-level workers earn around $78,630, while the most experienced physical therapists reach about $123,280. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Hawaii.

Is $101,700 good pay in Hawaii?

Adjusted for Hawaii's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $101,700 is worth about $92,496 in national buying power — ranking Hawaii #50 for real pay (vs #20 on the sticker number).

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Physical Therapist pay by experience in Hawaii

Entry level (10th pct)
$78,630
$37.80/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$101,700
$48.90/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$123,280
$59.27/hr

Physical Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs HI
Hawaii (here) $101,700 $92,496
California $124,190 $112,166 −$22,490

Physical Therapist in Hawaii: FAQ

How much do physical therapists make in Hawaii?

Physical therapists in Hawaii earn a median of $101,700 per year ($48.90 per hour), compared with $102,760 nationally.

Does Hawaii pay physical therapists well?

At $101,700, Hawaii pays 1% below the national median for physical therapists. An estimated 950 work in the state.

Physical Therapist salary in other states

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