Physical Therapist salary in Rhode Island
What physical therapists earn in Rhode Island and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$99,400$47.79 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $102,760
Middle half earn$88,120 – $113,840Top 10%: $125,390+
Jobs1,0201.18× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist 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 | $100,290 | $48.22 | 1,440 |
Hospitals and jobs in Rhode Island
Physical Therapist pay in similar states
Utah · $99,880 New Hampshire · $99,850 Maine · $99,720 Missouri · $99,310 Arkansas · $99,010 Idaho · $99,000
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 Psychiatric Technicians · $48,520
Questions
How much does a physical therapist make in Rhode Island?
Physical Therapists in Rhode Island earned a median of $99,400 a year ($47.79 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $102,760. The middle half earned $88,120 to $113,840.
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.