Therapist Salary Guide: Rhode Island
Average Therapist Salary
$45.58/hour
The average salary for a Therapist in Rhode Island is $45.58 per hour. This is 18% lower than the US average of $53.84.
Last updated on October 9, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Therapist salaries in Rhode Island compared to National Averages
$45.58/hour
Rhode Island
18% lower than the US average.
$53.84/hour
United States
What type of Therapists make the most money in Rhode Island?
Only Physical Therapist reports pay data among Therapy specialties in Rhode Island, averaging $50 per hour. Physical Therapist also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $50. For comparison, the Rhode Island average for Therapists is $46 per hour — Physical Therapist earns 9% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapist | $50 | $50 |
How does the pay for Therapists in Rhode Island compare to nearby states?
Connecticut pays Therapists the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by New Hampshire ($56) and Delaware ($54). Connecticut also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $64. For comparison, the Rhode Island average for Therapists is $46 per hour — Connecticut pays 26% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $58 | $64 |
| New Hampshire | $56 | $57 |
| Delaware | $54 | $56 |
| New Jersey | $54 | $58 |
| Massachusetts | $54 | $61 |
| Pennsylvania | $54 | $63 |
| Vermont | $53 | $53 |
| Maine | $52 | $56 |
| New York | $48 | $57 |
| Maryland | $48 | $59 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Therapist jobs in Rhode Island?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Therapists, averaging $49 per hour. For comparison, the Rhode Island average for Therapists is $46 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 8% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $49 | $49 |
Last updated on October 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Therapist Jobs
Physical Therapist
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Braintree
- Woonsocket, RI
$48-50/hour
Physical Therapist
- Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital
- Woonsocket, RI
$48-50/hour
Physical Therapist
- Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital
- Valley Falls, RI
$48-50/hour
Physical Therapist
- Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital
- Pascoag, RI
$48-50/hour
Occupational Therapist
- Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital
- Woonsocket, RI
$35-50/hour
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