SOC 31-2022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Physical Therapist Aides — Rhode Island
Rhode Island · 1 metro areas compared
In Rhode Island the median wage is $31,200.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Rhode Island the median wage is $31,200. That is 11.5% lower than the national median of $35,240. Pay ranges from under $31,200 at the tenth percentile to more than $43,480 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $31,200 to $34,490.
The area has 280 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.83 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Rhode Island ranks number 35th out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Providence records the highest median at $31,200. Of the 545 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 541st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | −11.5% |
| 25th | $31,200 | −11.5% |
| Median (50th) | $31,200 | −11.5% |
| 75th | $34,490 | −2.1% |
| 90th | $43,480 | +23.4% |
| Mean | $35,310 | +0.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Rhode Island
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Providence | $31,200 | 320 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Rhode Island run 2.3% above the national average, so the median of $31,200 buys what $30,499 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 13.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$31,200as reported by BLSLocal price level
102.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$30,499US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $31,200 a year, 11.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,200 to $43,480 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 280 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 35th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Providence, at $31,200.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Physical Therapist Aides in Rhode Island?
The median annual wage is $31,200, or $15.00 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $35,240, so pay in Rhode Island is 11.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Rhode Island earns more than $43,480 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,200 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Providence, at $31,200 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 280 jobs in this occupation in Rhode Island. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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