How much does a physical therapist make in Boston?
$103,600a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapists in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $49.78 an hour or $8,629 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.78
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 107 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 5,330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $81,220Median: $103,600Highest 10%: $130,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,220 | $39.05 | |
| 25th | $94,750 | $45.55 | |
| Median | $103,600 | $49.78 | |
| 75th | $122,400 | $58.84 | |
| 90th | $130,200 | $62.61 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for physical therapists.
| Amherst Town, MA | $110,600 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $108,100 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $105,800 |
| Worcester, MA | $103,800 |
| Springfield, MA | $103,600 |
| Providence, RI | $100,300 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $409,700 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $394,700 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $392,300 |
| Surgeon | $386,300 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $356,200 |
| Ophthalmologist | $325,200 |
| Physician | $285,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $284,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $243,200 |
| Podiatrist | $240,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $49.78 ($103,600 a year).
Do physical therapists make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $103,600 against $102,800 nationally, 1% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $103,800, so Boston pays 0% more.
Where does Boston rank for physical therapist pay?
107 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $81,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $130,200 or more.
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.