Physical Therapist Assistant salary in Rhode Island
What physical therapist assistants earn in Rhode Island and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$68,640$33.00 per hour
vs U.S.+0%U.S. median $68,380
Middle half earn$61,090 – $73,970Top 10%: $76,990+
Jobs4201.15× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist Assistant pay in Rhode Island cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $72,150 | $34.69 | 630 |
Hospitals and jobs in Rhode Island
Physical Therapist Assistant pay in similar states
South Carolina · $70,500 North Carolina · $67,540 Hawaii · $67,510 Minnesota · $66,770 Washington · $66,450 Maine · $66,250
Other healthcare salaries in Rhode Island
Nursing Assistants · $46,440 Registered Nurses · $100,640 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $43,680 Medical Assistants · $47,190 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,380 Pharmacists · $128,180 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $80,090 Nurse Practitioners · $135,970 Physicians, All Other · $228,590 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $75,780 Dental Assistants · $50,150 Physical Therapists · $99,400
Questions
How much does a physical therapist assistant make in Rhode Island?
Physical Therapist Assistants in Rhode Island earned a median of $68,640 a year ($33.00 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $68,380. The middle half earned $61,090 to $73,970.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.