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.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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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