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Physical Therapist Salary in Rhode Island (2026)
$47.79 per hour · take-home ≈ $75,389/year ($6,282/month) for a single filer
Rhode Island ranks 37th of 51 states for Physical Therapist pay, with a median about 5% below the national average. Of the 1,020 Physical Therapist jobs BLS counts in Rhode Island, the typical worker earns $99,400 a year — though pay ranges from $80,770 for newcomers to $125,390 at the top.
Physical Therapist pay range in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $80,770 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $88,120 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $99,400 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $113,840 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $125,390 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,020 Physical Therapist jobs in Rhode Island (occupation code 29-1123, “Physical Therapists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Rhode Island
A median Physical Therapist salary of $99,400 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Rhode Island state income tax, a single filer keeps about $75,389 — an effective tax rate of 24.2%.
| Gross (median) | $99,400 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,038 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,604 |
| Rhode Island state income tax | −$3,369 |
| Take-home (annual) | $75,389 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,282 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Physical Therapist make in Rhode Island?
- The median Physical Therapist salary in Rhode Island is $99,400 per year ($47.79 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $88,120 and $113,840.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physical Therapist in Rhode Island?
- On the median salary of $99,400, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $75,389 per year ($6,282 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.2%.
- How many Physical Therapist jobs are there in Rhode Island?
- BLS counts 1,020 Physical Therapist jobs in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island.