Physical Therapist Salary in Boston, MA
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The median physical therapist in the Boston area earns $103,550 a year ($49.78 an hour), 1% above the U.S. median ($102,760) and about the same as the Massachusetts median ($103,790). Half of the 5,330 physical therapists there earn between $94,750 and $122,380.
| Annual pay | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $81,220 | $82,760 | $77,140 |
| 25th percentile | $94,750 | $94,750 | $86,160 |
| Median | $103,550 | $103,790 | $102,760 |
| 75th percentile | $122,380 | $121,710 | $121,160 |
| 90th percentile | $130,220 | $130,220 | $135,140 |
| Average | $106,830 | $106,900 | $105,280 |
| Jobs | 5,330 | 6,850 | 267,330 |
Boston, MA ranks 23rd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($141,980).
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- San Francisco, CA: $141,980
- San Jose, CA: $139,000
- Sacramento, CA: $131,430
- Riverside, CA: $120,110
- Las Vegas, NV: $116,480
- San Diego, CA: $113,850
- Los Angeles, CA: $108,170
- Dallas, TX: $107,780
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.