Physical Therapists Salary in Norwich, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT

Median annual salary $103,730 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $49.87
10th percentile $80,260
90th percentile $117,270
Employed locally 270
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,260
    25th
    $86,000
    50th (median)
    $103,730
    75th
    $115,430
    90th
    $117,270

    Norwich economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 123% Median Physical Therapists salary is 23% 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
    Connecticut $103,720
    New Haven, CT $102,560
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $102,530
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $101,820

    Related occupations in Norwich, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $100,840
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $68,660
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,730
    Pharmacists $135,200
    Dental Hygienists $94,950
    Nurse Practitioners $132,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Norwich?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Norwich, CT is $49.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.72 or more per hour.

    Is Norwich above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Norwich, CT is 2.7% 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 Norwich?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $80,260 per year in Norwich, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,000.