Physical Therapist salary in Massachusetts
What physical therapists earn in Massachusetts and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$103,790$49.90 per hour
vs U.S.+1%U.S. median $102,760
Middle half earn$94,750 – $121,710Top 10%: $130,220+
Jobs6,8501.09× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist pay in Massachusetts cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $103,550 | $49.78 | 5,330 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $100,290 | $48.22 | 1,440 |
| Worcester, MA | $103,790 | $49.90 | 750 |
| Springfield, MA | $103,570 | $49.79 | 390 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $108,110 | $51.98 | 190 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $105,750 | $50.84 | 110 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $110,620 | $53.18 | 100 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $109,180 | $52.49 | 80 |
Hospitals and jobs in Massachusetts
Physical Therapist pay in similar states
Illinois · $105,250 Connecticut · $104,360 Oregon · $103,510 Arizona · $103,220 Ohio · $103,050 Georgia · $102,700
Other healthcare salaries in Massachusetts
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $40,910 Registered Nurses · $104,550 Nursing Assistants · $46,680 Medical Assistants · $49,460 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $80,220 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $79,120 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,470 Dental Assistants · $57,980 Physicians, All Other · $236,580 Nurse Practitioners · $142,440 Pharmacists · $138,170 Dental Hygienists · $100,640
Questions
How much does a physical therapist make in Massachusetts?
Physical Therapists in Massachusetts earned a median of $103,790 a year ($49.90 an hour) in May 2025, 1% more than the national median of $102,760. The middle half earned $94,750 to $121,710.
Where in Massachusetts do physical therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Massachusetts, pay was highest in Amherst Town-Northampton, MA at $110,620.
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.