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Physical Therapist Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$49.90 per hour · take-home ≈ $76,657/year ($6,388/month) for a single filer
Massachusetts ranks 11th of 51 states for Physical Therapist pay, with a median about 1% below the national average. Of the 6,850 Physical Therapist jobs BLS counts in Massachusetts, the typical worker earns $103,790 a year — though pay ranges from $82,760 for newcomers to $130,220 at the top.
Physical Therapist pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $82,760 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $94,750 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $103,790 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $121,710 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $130,220 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,850 Physical Therapist jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 29-1123, “Physical Therapists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Physical Therapist salary of $103,790 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $76,657 — an effective tax rate of 26.1%.
| Gross (median) | $103,790 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,004 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,940 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$5,190 |
| Take-home (annual) | $76,657 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,388 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Physical Therapist make in Massachusetts?
- The median Physical Therapist salary in Massachusetts is $103,790 per year ($49.90 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $94,750 and $121,710.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physical Therapist in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $103,790, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $76,657 per year ($6,388 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.1%.
- How many Physical Therapist jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 6,850 Physical Therapist jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.