Physical Therapy Assistant Salary Guide: Rhode Island
Average Physical Therapy Assistant Salary
$44.39/hour
The average salary for a Physical Therapy Assistant in Rhode Island is $44.39 per hour. This is 20% higher than the US average of $35.32.
Last updated on September 30, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Physical Therapy Assistant salaries in Rhode Island compared to National Averages
$44.39/hour
Rhode Island
20% higher than the US average.
$35.32/hour
United States
How does the pay for Physical Therapy Assistants in Rhode Island compare to nearby states?
New York pays Physical Therapy Assistants the most, averaging $41 per hour, followed by Massachusetts ($37) and Pennsylvania ($36). New York also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $44. For comparison, the Rhode Island average for Therapists is $44 per hour — New York pays 8% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $41 | $44 |
| Massachusetts | $37 | $40 |
| Pennsylvania | $36 | $40 |
| Maryland | $35 | $40 |
Last updated on September 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Physical Therapy Assistant Career Guide
Use our exclusive Career Guides to research the education, qualifications, skills and responsibilities for a variety of healthcare disciplines and specialties employers are hiring now.
Go to the guideTop Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs
Physical Therapy Assistant
- Pappas OPT
- Pawtucket, RI
- Sign-On Bonus
$25-35/hour
Physical Therapy Assistant
- Pappas OPT
- Johnston, RI
- Sign-On Bonus
$25-35/hour
Physical Therapy Assistant
- Pappas OPT
- Woonsocket, RI
- Sign-On Bonus
$25-35/hour
Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant
- BAYADA Home Health Care
- Woonsocket, RI
$40+/visit
Get alerts about new jobs and salary trends in Rhode Island
Be the first to know about new jobs for Physical Therapy Assistants with the salary that suits you.
Featured Blog Posts
Featured Blog Posts
