Physical Therapist salary in Connecticut
What physical therapists earn in Connecticut and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$104,360$50.17 per hour
vs U.S.+2%U.S. median $102,760
Middle half earn$96,560 – $113,360Top 10%: $127,150+
Jobs4,0601.39× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist pay in Connecticut cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $105,230 | $50.59 | 1,370 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $105,160 | $50.56 | 1,030 |
| New Haven, CT | $103,000 | $49.52 | 610 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $102,590 | $49.32 | 480 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $102,880 | $49.46 | 290 |
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $102,950 | $49.50 | 160 |
Hospitals and jobs in Connecticut
Physical Therapist pay in similar states
Texas · $105,810 Illinois · $105,250 Massachusetts · $103,790 Oregon · $103,510 Arizona · $103,220 Ohio · $103,050
Other healthcare salaries in Connecticut
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,990 Registered Nurses · $102,740 Nursing Assistants · $44,790 Medical Assistants · $47,430 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $73,690 Pharmacy Technicians · $47,050 Physicians, All Other · $214,990 Dental Assistants · $56,850 Nurse Practitioners · $138,470 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $65,310 Physician Assistants · $139,860 Pharmacists · $141,290
Questions
How much does a physical therapist make in Connecticut?
Physical Therapists in Connecticut earned a median of $104,360 a year ($50.17 an hour) in May 2025, 2% more than the national median of $102,760. The middle half earned $96,560 to $113,360.
Where in Connecticut do physical therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Connecticut, pay was highest in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT at $105,230.
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.