Advantis salary data Updated today · 32 open Massachusetts jobs

Physical Therapist Salary in Massachusetts

Median weekly · Physical Therapy
$2,240
Current weekly range
$1,238–$2,833
Across eligible open contracts in this state
Highest-paying city
Lawrence
$2,833/wk highest open rate

A physical therapist salary in Massachusetts can look very different depending on whether you're comparing staff pay or a travel contract. Staff PTs earn a 2025 median of $103,790 a year, while current Advantis contracts post $2,240 per week. Housing costs are typically highest around Greater Boston and may stretch differently in Worcester, Springfield or western Massachusetts. Because Compact Privileges are not available, compare the weekly rate, nearby housing and licensing timeline before choosing an assignment.

What Is the Physical Therapist Salary in Massachusetts?

The median physical therapist salary in Massachusetts is $103,790 per year, or $49.90 per hour, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data. That is about 1% above the U.S. median of $102,760 in the same dataset. The figures cover staff physical therapists across employers and settings, so use them as a benchmark for permanent roles. Travel contracts are quoted weekly and should be compared on their own terms.

Live travel PT pay

What Is the Travel Physical Therapist Salary in Massachusetts?

Across 32 eligible open Advantis Medical PT contracts in Massachusetts, the median posted pay is $2,240 per week. The median updates as assignments open, change and fill.

Across all open Massachusetts contracts
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$2,240
Median weekly
$1,238–$2,833
Current range
Share of open Advantis Massachusetts contracts by weekly-pay band.
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Travel vs. staff pay

How a Travel PT Salary in Massachusetts Compares Over a Year

Staff pay is annual, while travel pay is weekly. The calculator starts with Massachusetts and the current travel median shown above. Change the weekly rate or state to compare another gross-pay estimate over 48 worked weeks.

Estimated travel Physical Therapist gross over 48 weeks
$107,520
$2,240×48 weeks=$107,520

Select a state to compare the estimated travel total with the median annual staff Physical Therapist wage and see current contracts in that state.

Travel pay is structured differently. For eligible travelers, housing and meal stipends may not be treated as taxable wages. Depending on the package and individual tax circumstances, a lower gross amount could still result in higher take-home pay.

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Travel earnings are estimated using the selected weekly rate multiplied by 48 worked weeks, leaving time for breaks between assignments. Staff figures use the approved BLS OEWS May 2025 median annual wage for Physical Therapist professionals in the selected state.

This is a gross-pay comparison only. It does not include taxes, benefits, housing, travel costs, unpaid time or other expenses. Results are estimates for general comparison and are not job offers, guaranteed earnings or take-home-pay calculations.

Live city rates

Highest Current Travel PT Salary by Massachusetts City

Massachusetts PT rates can shift between Greater Boston, Worcester, Springfield and smaller western markets as jobs open and fill. The ranking shows up to five cities based on the highest current posted PT rate in each market. Because one new contract can change the order, use it as a current view of individual jobs rather than a citywide salary comparison.

Lawrence $2,833
Waltham $2,770
Lowell $2,476
Attleboro $2,452
Nantucket $2,416
Highest weekly contract value per city from open Advantis Massachusetts contracts.
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After costs

What Your Massachusetts PT Pay Is Really Worth

Massachusetts' 2024 all-items price level was 105.8 with the U.S. at 100, while its housing-rent price level was 128.1. That 22.3-point difference shows why a statewide cost figure may not fully reflect the housing pressure travelers can face. The state has a 5% individual income-tax rate, plus a 4% surtax above $1,107,750 for tax year 2026.

The statewide two-bedroom comparison benchmark is $2,495 per month. HUD's FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent for the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area is $2,762, or $267 higher. Use these figures for context, then check actual short-term housing, utilities, parking and commute costs near the facility.

5%
State Income Tax
Massachusetts has a 5% base individual income-tax rate.
$2,495 /mo
Massachusetts 2-BR benchmark
Advantis statewide comparison benchmark derived from revised HUD Fair Market Rents FY2026; the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH FMR is $2,762.
105.8
Cost of living (U.S. = 100)
BEA regional price parities, all items, 2024.
$103,790
Massachusetts staff PT median
BLS OEWS annual median wage for physical therapists, May 2025; travel packages are quoted weekly.
Licensing readiness

Massachusetts PT Licensing at a Glance

Massachusetts physical therapist salary guide

Massachusetts is not a PT Compact member, so Compact Privileges are unavailable. You'll need the applicable Massachusetts license before you can practice. For reciprocity applicants, the listed subtotal is $221: a $121 application/vendor fee and a $100 original-license fee, before any payment-processing charge. The current application pages do not give one end-to-end processing estimate, so start early and confirm both your active license and facility credentialing before relying on a start date.

No Massachusetts is not a PT Compact state Compact legislation has been introduced, but Compact Privileges are unavailable.
No single estimate End-to-end processing time The current Massachusetts PT application pages do not publish one universal timeframe.
$221 Reciprocity application and initial license fee $121 application/vendor fee + $100 original-license fee; payment processing may add cost.

Planning information, not legal or licensure advice. Confirm current requirements with the state board and PT Compact.

Travel PT pay package

How Do Travel PT Stipends Work?

Travel PT pay is usually divided between a taxable hourly wage and housing and meal stipends that may be tax-free when IRS requirements are met. Looking at that breakdown can help you understand why two packages with the same weekly gross may not feel identical.

Taxed May be tax-free

The stipend is typically a fixed weekly amount, so overtime generally adds taxable wages rather than more stipend. Confirm the full pay package and contract terms before accepting an assignment.

How to qualify for tax-free stipends

Stipend eligibility generally depends on three conditions, and documenting them is the traveler’s responsibility, not the agency’s.

You keep a tax home
A permanent residence you actually pay for and return to between assignments.
You’re paying twice
Covering a place back home and a place near the assignment at the same time.
The work is temporary
Generally expected to last a year or less. Assignments expected to run longer, or that stretch on in one area, are typically treated as indefinite.

When these conditions are not met, stipends are generally treated as taxable wages, so the same gross contract amount can leave less after taxes. Individual outcomes depend on facts and circumstances. Read more in our guide to how a tax home works.

Estimate only, to show the shape of the difference. It assumes a 22% federal bracket plus 7.65% in payroll tax on the wage portion; state income tax may change the result. Example figures for illustration, not offers. Many agencies align stipend amounts with U.S. General Services Administration per-diem rates for the assignment locality. Whether any stipend is excluded from your taxable income depends on your own circumstances. General information only, not tax advice.

Live openings

Top-Paying Travel PT Jobs in Massachusetts

Highest-paying open Advantis PT contracts in Massachusetts appear below, followed by the full state list. Open a job to confirm the city, shift, and contract length before comparing it with another offer.

Physical Therapy · Lawrence, MA
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Physical Therapy · Waltham, MA
Days · 13 wks
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Physical Therapy · Lowell, MA
Days · 13 wks
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Physical Therapy · Attleboro, MA
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What sets the rate

What Affects a Travel Physical Therapist Salary in Massachusetts

Location can have a major effect on the value of a weekly rate in Massachusetts. Short-term housing, parking and commute costs around Greater Boston may take a larger share of your pay than they would in Worcester, Springfield or a western market, especially when furnished options are limited.

For home health, ask about the territory, mileage terms, tolls and whether drive time is paid when visits span several towns. Hospital, outpatient and skilled nursing roles can differ in weekend schedules, productivity expectations and guaranteed hours. Experience and credentials may qualify you for more opportunities, but they do not automatically change a posted rate. Compare cancellation terms, overtime, nearby housing and the time needed for licensing and credentialing before committing.

Good to know

Massachusetts travel PT salary questions, answered

How much do physical therapists make in Massachusetts?
Staff physical therapists in Massachusetts earn a 2025 median of $103,790 a year, or $49.90 an hour, based on BLS state wage data. Current travel assignments use weekly pay, with a live median of $2,240 across 32 eligible open Advantis contracts. Use the annual figure for staff context and the weekly figure for current travel opportunities.
What is the current travel physical therapist salary in Massachusetts?
The current median is $2,240 per week across 32 eligible open Advantis Medical PT contracts in Massachusetts. It reflects posted weekly gross pay, not take-home pay or an annual salary. Because the number changes as assignments open and fill, confirm the rate, schedule, setting and contract length on the individual listing.
Why can two Massachusetts travel PT jobs with similar titles pay differently?
Facility demand, setting, schedule, contract length and guaranteed hours can all affect the rate. A higher-paying opening in western Massachusetts may temporarily rank above Greater Boston, while home health jobs can include different mileage and drive-time terms. Compare workload, cancellation terms, housing and commute costs along with weekly pay.
Which Massachusetts cities currently have the highest travel PT pay?
The ranking shows the highest current posted PT rate in each qualifying Massachusetts city at the latest successful refresh. One new opening can change the order, so the list reflects individual contracts rather than a citywide salary average. Use it to narrow your search, then compare the setting, schedule, housing and commute.
How does housing affect the value of a PT salary in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts' 2024 all-items price level was 105.8 with the U.S. at 100, while its housing-rent price level was 128.1. The statewide two-bedroom comparison benchmark is $2,495, and the FY2026 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH benchmark is $2,762. Check actual short-term housing, utilities, parking and commute costs near the facility to see how far the weekly rate may go.
Can I compare Massachusetts travel PT pay directly with a staff salary?
Yes, after placing both on the same gross-pay basis. The calculator multiplies the selected weekly travel rate by 48 worked weeks and compares it with Massachusetts' $103,790 annual staff median. Taxes, benefits, housing, travel costs and unpaid time are not included, so treat the result as a starting point rather than a take-home estimate.
What do I need to start a travel PT assignment in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts is not a PT Compact member, so you need the applicable state license and facility credentialing before you start. Reciprocity applicants have a listed subtotal of $221 before any payment-processing charge. Because the current application pages do not provide one end-to-end timeline, apply early and confirm both approvals before relying on the start date.
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