Physical Therapists pay in Rhode Island: advertised rates, October 2026

By YourJobs Editorial

Based on 118 Physical Therapists postings on yourjobs.com in Rhode Island between 20 September and 20 October 2026, of which 70% stated pay. The median advertised hourly rate was $43.27 (n = 82 postings with pay); the middle half of postings offered $43.27 to $44.47. This page was built 20 October 2026.

52% of these postings are from Pappas OPT Physical and Hand Therapy.

Advertised pay

Advertised pay for Physical Therapists in Rhode Island, hourly and annual equivalent
MeasureHourlyAnnual equivalent
25th percentile$43.27$90,002
Median advertised hourly rate$43.27$90,002
75th percentile$44.47$92,498
Highest advertised rate we recorded$72.32$150,426

Sample

Sample size for Physical Therapists in Rhode Island, 20 September to 20 October 2026
MeasureValue
Postings, 20 September to 20 October 2026118
Postings that stated pay82 (70%)
Pay figures that came with a stated period16%
Postings with an employment type recorded6 (5%)
Full time, of postings with a type recorded82%
Part time, of postings with a type recorded0%
Employers7
Cities18

Highest advertised rate we recorded

This is one posting, shown with its evidence. It is the top of the range, not a typical rate.

Rate
$72.32 per hour (hourly equivalent)
As stated
$100,281 to $150,422 per year
Job title
Physical Therapist Bonus Available
Employer
Optum
Location
Providence, Rhode Island
First seen
19 October 2026
Posting text
“…ancial condition of the client #LHCJobs Pay Range $100,281 - $150,422 annual total cash target pay $48.21- $72.32 hourly…”
Posting
View this job, still open

Employers posting the most Physical Therapists jobs in Rhode Island

Employers posting the most Physical Therapists jobs in Rhode Island
EmployerPostingsMedian advertised hourly rateJobs
Pappas OPT Physical and Hand Therapy 61 $44.47 Open jobs
Pappas OPT 35 Open jobs
Optum 12 Open jobs
Pappas PT LLC 7 Open jobs

A median is shown only where at least 30 of the employer's postings stated pay. Employers are counted by name as posted.

Month by month

Physical Therapists postings and advertised pay by month in Rhode Island
MonthPostingsWith payMedian hourly25th pct75th pctRemote
October 2026 (to date) 118 82 $43.27 $43.27 $44.47 0%

A month is the month a posting was first seen. Pay cells are blank where fewer than 30 postings stated pay.

Data collection began on 20 October 2026. Earlier months contain only postings that were still live on that date, so they are partial.

Comparison with official earnings data

For comparison, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2023) median annual wage for this occupation was $99,710 (national). Advertised pay and earned pay are different measures.

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Notes and sources

Hourly equivalents assume 2,080 hours a year (40 x 52); daily 8 hours; weekly 40 hours. Advertised pay is what employers posted, not what workers earn.

Source: yourjobs.com job postings (ClickCast feed), parsed as described on the methodology page. Updated daily; this page was built 20 October 2026, 09:49.

Download the data: pay by occupation and state (CSV), licensed CC BY 4.0.

Cite as:

YourJobs (2026). Advertised pay for Physical Therapists in Rhode Island, 20 September to 20 October 2026. https://yourjobs.com/pay/physical-therapists/rhode-island

Questions about Physical Therapists pay in Rhode Island

What is the median advertised hourly pay for Physical Therapists in Rhode Island?
The median advertised hourly rate for Physical Therapists in Rhode Island was $43.27, based on 82 postings that stated pay between 20 September and 20 October 2026. On the 2,080-hour year basis that is $90,002 a year. This is what employers advertised, not what workers earn. 52% of these postings are from Pappas OPT Physical and Hand Therapy.
What is the highest advertised rate recorded for Physical Therapists in Rhode Island?
The highest advertised rate we recorded for Physical Therapists in Rhode Island was $72.32 per hour, on a posting titled "Physical Therapist Bonus Available" from Optum in Providence, Rhode Island, first seen 19 October 2026. It is a single posting and not a typical rate.
Which employers posted the most Physical Therapists jobs in Rhode Island?
The employers with the most Physical Therapists postings in Rhode Island between 20 September and 20 October 2026 were Pappas OPT Physical and Hand Therapy (61 postings), Pappas OPT (35 postings) and Optum (12 postings). Employer names are counted as posted, so spelling variants of one company are counted separately.
What share of Physical Therapists postings in Rhode Island state the pay?
70% of the 118 Physical Therapists postings in Rhode Island between 20 September and 20 October 2026 stated pay (82 postings). Of those pay figures, 16% came with a stated period such as per hour or per year; for the rest the period was inferred from the size of the amount.
What share of Physical Therapists postings in Rhode Island are full time?
Of the 6 postings (5%) that recorded an employment type, 82% were full time and 0% part time; 95% recorded none.