Physical Therapist Salary Guide: Massachusetts
Average Physical Therapist Salary
$54.60/hour
The average salary for a Physical Therapist in Massachusetts is $54.60 per hour. This is 4% higher than the US average of $52.57.
Last updated on October 17, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Physical Therapist salaries in Massachusetts compared to National Averages
$54.60/hour
Massachusetts
4% higher than the US average.
$52.57/hour
United States
What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Physical Therapists?
Worcester, Massachusetts pays Physical Therapists the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by Pittsfield, Massachusetts ($47). Worcester, Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Physical Therapists is $55 per hour — Worcester, Massachusetts pays 8% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester, Massachusetts | $50 | $61 |
| Pittsfield, Massachusetts | $47 | $55 |
How does the pay for Physical Therapists in Massachusetts compare to nearby states?
Hawaii pays Physical Therapists the most, averaging $66 per hour, followed by North Carolina ($50) and Florida ($50). For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Physical Therapists is $55 per hour — Hawaii pays 21% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $66 | $66 |
| North Carolina | $50 | $53 |
| Florida | $50 | $58 |
| Texas | $50 | $53 |
| Georgia | $50 | $53 |
| South Carolina | $49 | $53 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Physical Therapist jobs in Massachusetts?
CoreMedical Group Perm pays Physical Therapists the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Tenet Massachusetts ($50) and Confluent Health ($34). Confluent Health has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $57. For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Physical Therapists is $55 per hour — CoreMedical Group Perm pays 5% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $52 | $52 |
| Tenet Massachusetts | $50 | $50 |
| Confluent Health | $34 | $57 |
Last updated on October 17, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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