SOC 29-1123 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Physical Therapists — Massachusetts
Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area · 6 metro areas compared
The median wage for Physical Therapists in Massachusetts, MA is $109,180 per year, close to the national median of $102,760 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Physical Therapists in Massachusetts, MA is $109,180 per year, close to the national median of $102,760 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $100,050 and $123,310. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $84,280 and the ninetieth at $132,050.
Employment stands at 80, or 2.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Amherst Town records the highest median at $110,620. Of the 206 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 23rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $84,280 | −18.0% |
| 25th | $100,050 | −2.6% |
| Median (50th) | $109,180 | +6.2% |
| 75th | $123,310 | +20.0% |
| 90th | $132,050 | +28.5% |
| Mean | $109,880 | +6.9% |
Other metro areas in Massachusetts
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amherst Town | $110,620 | 100 | |
| 2 | Barnstable Town | $108,110 | 190 | |
| 3 | Pittsfield | $105,750 | 110 | |
| 4 | Worcester | $103,790 | 750 | |
| 5 | Springfield | $103,570 | 390 | |
| 6 | Boston | $103,550 | 5,330 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Massachusetts run 5.8% above the national average, so the median of $109,180 buys what $103,195 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 0.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$109,180as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$103,195US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $109,180 a year, 6.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $84,280 to $132,050 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Amherst Town, at $110,620.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Physical Therapists in Massachusetts, MA?
The median annual wage is $109,180, or $52.49 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 $102,760, so pay in Massachusetts, MA is 6.2% higher. 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 Massachusetts, MA earns more than $132,050 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $84,280 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 Amherst Town, at $110,620 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Massachusetts, MA. 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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