Physical Therapists Salary in Providence, RI-MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Providence-Warwick, RI-MA

Median annual salary $102,460 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $49.26
10th percentile $76,210
90th percentile $130,770
Employed locally 1,830
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,210
    25th
    $82,500
    50th (median)
    $102,460
    75th
    $111,210
    90th
    $130,770

    Providence economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,646 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 120% Median Physical Therapists salary is 20% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $121,330
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $120,190
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $107,870
    Arizona nonmetropolitan area $105,510
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $104,860
    Amarillo, TX $104,560

    Related occupations in Providence, RI-MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $97,220
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $75,420
    Pharmacists $128,420
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $78,850
    Nurse Practitioners $130,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Providence?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Providence, RI-MA is $49.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.13 or more per hour.

    Is Providence above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Providence, RI-MA is 1.4% 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 Providence?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $76,210 per year in Providence, RI-MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,500.