Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Rhode Island | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $99,400 | $104,506 | -5% |
| Median hourly wage | $47.79 | $50.24 | -5% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $97,165.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Physical Therapist in Rhode Island is $99,400, or about $47.79 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Physical Therapists is $104,506. Rhode Island is -5% below the national median.
Entry-level physical therapists in Rhode Island typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 1,020 physical therapist jobs on record and a median salary of $99,400, Rhode Island offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.