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

Physical Therapist Salary in Vermont

Median Annual in Vermont
$97,970/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$47.10/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Vermont

groups Employed in VT
760
public U.S. Median
$102,760
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$100,012 #40 of 51

Physical Therapist pay in Vermont, explained

Physical therapists in Vermont earn a median of $97,970 per year ($47.10 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $102,760. Entry-level workers earn around $75,040, while the most experienced physical therapists reach about $115,860. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Vermont.

Is $97,970 good pay in Vermont?

Adjusted for Vermont's cost of living (which runs 98% of the U.S. average), that $97,970 is worth about $100,012 in national buying power — ranking Vermont #40 for real pay (vs #44 on the sticker number).

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Physical Therapist pay by experience in Vermont

Entry level (10th pct)
$75,040
$36.08/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$97,970
$47.10/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$115,860
$55.70/hr

Physical Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs VT
Vermont (here) $97,970 $100,012
Massachusetts $103,790 $98,140 −$5,820
New York $100,660 $93,272 −$2,690
New Hampshire $99,850 $95,858 −$1,880

Physical Therapist in Vermont: FAQ

How much do physical therapists make in Vermont?

Physical therapists in Vermont earn a median of $97,970 per year ($47.10 per hour), compared with $102,760 nationally.

Does Vermont pay physical therapists well?

At $97,970, Vermont pays 5% below the national median for physical therapists. An estimated 760 work in the state.

Physical Therapist salary in other states

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