How much does a physical therapist make in Portland?
$102,800a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapists in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $49.43 an hour or $8,568 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.43
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 132 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,750Median: $102,800Highest 10%: $122,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,750 | $38.82 | |
| 25th | $87,130 | $41.89 | |
| Median | $102,800 | $49.43 | |
| 75th | $105,000 | $50.48 | |
| 90th | $122,800 | $59.02 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for physical therapists.
| Lewiston, ME | $98,300 |
| Bangor, ME | $94,510 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $578,200 |
| Physician | $442,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $438,600 |
| Ophthalmologist | $337,900 |
| Orthodontist | $323,500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $304,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $256,600 |
| Pediatrician | $245,900 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $49.43 ($102,800 a year).
Do physical therapists make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $102,800 against $102,800 nationally, 0% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $99,720, so Portland pays 3% more.
Where does Portland rank for physical therapist pay?
132 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $80,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $122,800 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.