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How much does a physical therapist make in Rhode Island?

$99,400a year

Median yearly pay for physical therapists in Rhode Island. That is $47.79 an hour or $8,283 a month.

Hourly
$47.79
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among states
37 of 51
Jobs in the state
1,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,770Median: $99,400Highest 10%: $125,400
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$80,770$38.83
25th$88,120$42.37
Median$99,400$47.79
75th$113,800$54.73
90th$125,400$60.28

Cities in Rhode Island

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Providence, RI$100,300
Salaries for every job in Rhode Island

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for physical therapists.

34. Utah$99,880
35. New Hampshire$99,850
36. Maine$99,720
37. Rhode Island$99,400
38. Missouri$99,310
39. Arkansas$99,010
40. Idaho$99,000
Physical Therapist salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a physical therapist make an hour in Rhode Island?

The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $47.79 ($99,400 a year).

Do physical therapists make more in Rhode Island than the national average?

No: $99,400 against $102,800 nationally, 3% less.

Where does Rhode Island rank for physical therapist pay?

Rhode Island ranks 37 of 51 states.

Which city in Rhode Island pays physical therapists the most?

Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $100,300 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.