Physical Therapists Salary in Massachusetts

Physical therapists in Massachusetts earn the most in Barnstable (average $109,940 a year) and the least in Springfield ($104,530), across the 6 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the physical therapists average at $106,900 and the median at $103,790 for 6,850 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $105,280.

Physical Therapists average salary by city in Massachusetts

Barnstable$109,940
Boston$106,830
Worcester$105,880
Amherst$105,440
Pittsfield$104,840
Springfield$104,530

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Barnstable	$109,940	$108,110	$99,780	$80,996	98
Boston	$106,830	$103,550	$94,750	$78,963	108
Worcester	$105,880	$103,790	$95,030	$78,343	103
Amherst	$105,440	$110,620	$95,460	$78,055	100
Pittsfield	$104,840	$105,750	$86,650	$77,663	95
Springfield	$104,530	$103,570	$88,110	$77,460	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Physical Therapists salary in other states

Physical Therapists salary by city and state

More about pay in Massachusetts

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1123.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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