Physical Therapists Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $102,560 +1.5% vs national
Median hourly $49.31
10th percentile $79,560
90th percentile $123,060
Employed locally 650
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,560
    25th
    $85,710
    50th (median)
    $102,560
    75th
    $108,050
    90th
    $123,060

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 119% Median Physical Therapists salary is 19% 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
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $104,370
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $103,730
    Connecticut $103,720
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $102,530
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $101,820

    Related occupations in New Haven, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $101,920
    Physicians, All Other $95,080
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $68,010
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $77,730
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,960
    Nurse Practitioners $135,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in New Haven?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in New Haven, CT is $49.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.79 or more per hour.

    Is New Haven above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in New Haven, CT is 1.5% 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $79,560 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,710.