How much does a physical therapist make in Providence?
$100,300a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapists in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $48.22 an hour or $8,358 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.22
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 199 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 1,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,470Median: $100,300Highest 10%: $129,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,470 | $38.69 | |
| 25th | $87,080 | $41.87 | |
| Median | $100,300 | $48.22 | |
| 75th | $115,800 | $55.66 | |
| 90th | $129,200 | $62.13 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for physical therapists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $476,900 |
| Radiologist | $448,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $438,300 |
| Ophthalmologist | $399,000 |
| Cardiologist | $395,600 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $379,500 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $378,000 |
| Surgeon | $346,300 |
| Physician | $319,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $287,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $48.22 ($100,300 a year).
Do physical therapists make more in Providence than the national average?
No: $100,300 against $102,800 nationally, 2% less.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $99,400, so Providence pays 1% more.
Where does Providence rank for physical therapist pay?
199 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $80,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $129,200 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.