Physical Therapists Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $104,370 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $50.18
10th percentile $78,190
90th percentile $122,270
Employed locally 1,390
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,190
    25th
    $83,830
    50th (median)
    $104,370
    75th
    $108,840
    90th
    $122,270

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 112% Median Physical Therapists salary is 12% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapists

    Metro areaMedian 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

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $107,870
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $103,730
    Connecticut $103,720
    New Haven, CT $102,560
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $102,530
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $101,820

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $101,210
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $67,620
    Pharmacy Technicians $42,260
    Nurse Practitioners $139,920
    Physician Assistants $136,880
    Dental Hygienists $95,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Hartford?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Hartford, CT is $50.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.01 or more per hour.

    Is Hartford above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Hartford, CT is 3.3% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $78,190 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,830.