Physical Therapists pay range in Ponce
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,070 a year or less, while the top 10% make $99,900 or more. The middle half of physical therapists in Ponce earn between $56,310 and $72,800.
- $45K10th
- $56K25th
- $59KMedian
- $73K75th
- $100K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $62,720 | $5,227 | $30.15 |
| Median | $58,820 | $4,902 | $28.28 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $56,310 | $4,692 | $27.07 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $72,800 | $6,067 | $35.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapists pay in Ponce vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Physical therapists in Ponce earn 6% more than the Puerto Rico average ($59,440) and 40% less than the U.S. average ($105,280). At the median the gap is -43% against the U.S. median of $102,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponce | $62,720 | $58,820 | $45,070 | $99,900 | 40 |
| Puerto Rico | $59,440 | $60,250 | $23,180 | $91,790 | 570 |
| United States | $105,280 | $102,760 | $77,140 | $135,140 | 267,330 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is Ponce a good place for physical therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Ponce ($26,940). A typical home costs $103,100, or 1.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapists salary in other Puerto Rico cities
Ponce ranks 2nd of 5 Puerto Rico metro areas for this job; Mayaguez pays the most ($68,060).
Highest-paying cities for physical therapists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($145,040).
- San Francisco, CA$145,040
- San Jose, CA$140,090
- Napa, CA$136,360
- Santa Rosa, CA$135,520
- Vallejo, CA$132,660
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Physical Therapists salary in Ponce: questions
How much do physical therapists make an hour in Ponce?
$30.16 an hour on average, and $28.28 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapists salary in Ponce?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,070 a year and the 25th percentile is $56,310, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do physical therapists earn more in Ponce than elsewhere?
The average here is 40% less than the U.S. average for this job ($105,280).
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; area Ponce, PR (38660). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.7%.
- 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.
- Home value: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.35, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.35).
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