How much does a physical therapist assistant make in Rhode Island?
$68,640a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist assistants in Rhode Island. That is $33.00 an hour or $5,720 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.00
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,380Median: $68,640Highest 10%: $76,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,380 | $28.07 | |
| 25th | $61,090 | $29.37 | |
| Median | $68,640 | $33.00 | |
| 75th | $73,970 | $35.56 | |
| 90th | $76,990 | $37.01 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $72,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical therapist assistants.
| 14. Vermont | $71,600 |
| 15. New Hampshire | $71,440 |
| 16. South Carolina | $70,500 |
| 17. Rhode Island | $68,640 |
| 18. North Carolina | $67,540 |
| 19. Hawaii | $67,510 |
| 20. Minnesota | $66,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist assistant make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $33.00 ($68,640 a year).
Do physical therapist assistants make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $68,640 against $68,380 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for physical therapist assistant pay?
Rhode Island ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays physical therapist assistants the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $72,150 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.