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

Physical Therapist Salary in Massachusetts

Median Annual in Massachusetts
$103,790/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$49.90/hr
▲ 1% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Massachusetts

groups Employed in MA
6,850
public U.S. Median
$102,760
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$98,140 #43 of 51

Physical Therapist pay in Massachusetts, explained

Physical therapists in Massachusetts earn a median of $103,790 per year ($49.90 per hour), which is 1% above the national median of $102,760. Entry-level workers earn around $82,760, while the most experienced physical therapists reach about $130,220. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Massachusetts.

Is $103,790 good pay in Massachusetts?

Adjusted for Massachusetts's cost of living (which runs 106% of the U.S. average), that $103,790 is worth about $98,140 in national buying power — ranking Massachusetts #43 for real pay (vs #11 on the sticker number).

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Physical Therapist pay by experience in Massachusetts

Entry level (10th pct)
$82,760
$39.79/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$103,790
$49.90/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$130,220
$62.61/hr

Physical Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MA
Massachusetts (here) $103,790 $98,140
Connecticut $104,360 $100,724 −$570
New York $100,660 $93,272 +$3,130
New Hampshire $99,850 $95,858 +$3,940
Rhode Island $99,400 $97,184 +$4,390
Vermont $97,970 $100,012 +$5,820

Physical Therapist in Massachusetts: FAQ

How much do physical therapists make in Massachusetts?

Physical therapists in Massachusetts earn a median of $103,790 per year ($49.90 per hour), compared with $102,760 nationally.

Does Massachusetts pay physical therapists well?

At $103,790, Massachusetts pays 1% above the national median for physical therapists. An estimated 6,850 work in the state.

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