Physical Therapists pay in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury

In Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury (CT), the median pay for physical therapists is $50.56 an hour ($105,160 a year). About 1,030 people work in this job there.

$50.56Median hourly pay
$99,310–$119,090Middle half of workers, yearly
1,030People in this job in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury (CT)

That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($102,760). It is about the same as the Connecticut median ($104,360).

Pay range for physical therapists in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury (CT)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$40.38$83,980
25% of workers$47.74$99,310
Half of workers (median)$50.56$105,160
75% of workers$57.26$119,090
90% of workers$64.86$134,910

Physical Therapists pay in Connecticut metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford$105,2301,370
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury (this page)$105,1601,030
New Haven$103,000610
Norwich-New London-Willimantic$102,880290
Waterbury-Shelton$102,590480

Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for physical therapists

  • Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +11.9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 13,400 openings a year (BLS)

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Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.