How much does a Physical Therapists make per hour in Connecticut?

Physical Therapists Salary in Connecticut

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Connecticut nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $101,820 +0.8% vs national

Median hourly $48.95

10th percentile $70,310

90th percentile $127,630

Employed locally 180

National median $101,020

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Physical Therapists

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Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$70,310

25th

$81,440

50th (median)

$101,820

75th

$107,690

90th

$127,630

Top-paying metros for Physical Therapists

Metro area	Median salary
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$137,250
Vallejo, CA	$136,440
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$136,200
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$134,810
Chico, CA	$131,370
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$130,160

Related occupations in Connecticut

Occupation	Median salary
Registered Nurses	$96,980
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$67,890
Pharmacy Technicians	$39,890
Emergency Medical Technicians	$45,680
Dental Hygienists	$95,240
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians	$47,650

Frequently asked questions

How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Connecticut?

The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Connecticut is $48.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.82 or more per hour.

Is Connecticut above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

The median Physical Therapists salary in Connecticut is 0.8% above the national median of $101,020. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

What is the entry-level salary for Physical Therapists in Connecticut?

Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $70,310 per year in Connecticut. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,440.