Physical Therapist Salary in Providence, RI
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The median physical therapist in the Providence area earns $100,290 a year ($48.22 an hour), 2% below the U.S. median ($102,760) and 1% above the Rhode Island median ($99,400). Half of the 1,440 physical therapists there earn between $87,080 and $115,770.
| Annual pay | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $80,470 | $80,770 | $77,140 |
| 25th percentile | $87,080 | $88,120 | $86,160 |
| Median | $100,290 | $99,400 | $102,760 |
| 75th percentile | $115,770 | $113,840 | $121,160 |
| 90th percentile | $129,220 | $125,390 | $135,140 |
| Average | $103,120 | $102,520 | $105,280 |
| Jobs | 1,440 | 1,020 | 267,330 |
Providence, RI ranks 42nd 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.