Therapist Salary Guide: Massachusetts
Average Therapist Salary
$48.41/hour
The average salary for a Therapist in Massachusetts is $48.41 per hour. This is equal to the US average
Last updated on October 5, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Therapist salaries in Massachusetts compared to National Averages
$48.41/hour
Massachusetts
This is equal to the US average
$48.61/hour
United States
What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Therapists?
Only Worcester, Massachusetts reports pay data for Therapists, averaging $48 per hour. Worcester, Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Therapists is $48 per hour — Worcester, Massachusetts pays 1% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester, Massachusetts | $48 | $61 |
What type of Therapists make the most money in Massachusetts?
Physical Therapist earns the most among Therapy specialties in Massachusetts, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Occupational Therapist ($51) and Speech Language Pathologist ($48). Physical Therapist also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Therapists is $48 per hour — Physical Therapist earns 9% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapist | $53 | $60 |
| Occupational Therapist | $51 | $56 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | $48 | $55 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | $37 | $40 |
How does the pay for Therapists in Massachusetts compare to nearby states?
Hawaii pays Therapists the most, averaging $62 per hour, followed by North Carolina ($47) and Georgia ($47). Hawaii also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $65. For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Therapists is $48 per hour — Hawaii pays 28% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $62 | $65 |
| North Carolina | $47 | $53 |
| Georgia | $47 | $53 |
| Florida | $46 | $58 |
| South Carolina | $46 | $53 |
| Texas | $46 | $53 |
| Louisiana | $42 | $51 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Therapist jobs in Massachusetts?
CoreMedical Group Perm pays Therapists the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Tenet Massachusetts ($41) and Elara Caring ($35). Confluent Health has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $57. For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Therapists is $48 per hour — CoreMedical Group Perm pays 7% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $52 | $52 |
| Tenet Massachusetts | $41 | $50 |
| Elara Caring | $35 | $35 |
| Confluent Health | $34 | $57 |
Last updated on October 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Therapist Jobs
Home Health Physical Therapist
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Milford, MA
- 5x8 hrs
$50-54/hour
Home Health Physical Therapist
- Elara Caring
- Worcester, MA
$85K-120K/year
Physical Therapist
- Saint Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center
- Worcester, MA
- Days
- Sign-On Bonus
$40-61/hour
Physical Therapist
- Saint Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center
- Worcester, MA
- Days
$40-61/hour
Physical Therapist
- Saint Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center
- Worcester, MA
- Days
- Sign-On Bonus
$40-57/hour
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