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Physical Therapist Salary in Maine (2026)
$47.94 per hour · take-home ≈ $72,970/year ($6,081/month) for a single filer
Maine ranks 36th of 51 states for Physical Therapist pay, with a median about 5% below the national average. Of the 1,860 Physical Therapist jobs BLS counts in Maine, the typical worker earns $99,720 a year — though pay ranges from $78,020 for newcomers to $121,030 at the top.
Physical Therapist pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $78,020 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $85,150 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $99,720 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $105,000 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $121,030 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,860 Physical Therapist jobs in Maine (occupation code 29-1123, “Physical Therapists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Physical Therapist salary of $99,720 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maine state income tax, a single filer keeps about $72,970 — an effective tax rate of 26.8%.
| Gross (median) | $99,720 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,108 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,629 |
| Maine state income tax | −$6,013 |
| Take-home (annual) | $72,970 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,081 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Physical Therapist make in Maine?
- The median Physical Therapist salary in Maine is $99,720 per year ($47.94 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $85,150 and $105,000.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physical Therapist in Maine?
- On the median salary of $99,720, a single filer in Maine takes home about $72,970 per year ($6,081 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.8%.
- How many Physical Therapist jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 1,860 Physical Therapist jobs in Maine in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Maine state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Maine.