PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Physical Therapist, Home Care
Mass General Brigham · Newton, MA
$72k–$138k/ year
Top 25% pay
Physical Therapist jobs in Newton, MA
The median physical therapist pay in the Newton area is $48.78 per hour ($101,470 a year), with the typical range running from $42.47 to $56.71. 5 open roles with published pay are listed for Newton. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Newton. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Newton.
- $48.78median pay per hour, Boston
- $42–$57typical range per hour
- 4,860physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 5open roles with published pay
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PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Physical Therapist, Home Care
Mass General Brigham · Newton, MA
$72k–$138k/ year
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Physical Therapist, Home Care
Mass General Brigham · Newton, MA
$72k–$138k/ year
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 27 days ago
Physical Therapist, Home Care
Mass General Brigham · Newton, MA
$72k–$138k/ year
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 27 days ago
Physical Therapist, Home Care
Mass General Brigham · Newton, MA
$72k–$138k/ year
Top 25% pay
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Get my free pay reportPhysical Therapist pay in Newton, MA
The metro median is 1% below the Massachusetts statewide median of $49.17 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 4,860 physical therapists employed in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area, 1.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.11).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $37.42 | $77,830 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $42.47 | $88,340 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Median | $48.78 | $101,470 | in line with U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $56.71 | $117,960 | 17% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $61.18 | $127,250 | 26% above U.S. median |
How Newton ranks
- 120th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 305th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 5 Massachusetts metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Physical Therapists (SOC 29-1123), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Newton
- Overall prices in Boston-Cambridge-Newton run 8% above the U.S. average (index 108.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 48% above the U.S. average (index 148.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $48.78 median hour buys what $45.06 buys at the national price level, 7% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Newton paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,756
- Per year: $87,804
- Per month: $7,317
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Newton
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel physical therapist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Newton
CMS lists 1 hospital in Newton, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton-Wellesley Hospital Newton, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Physical Therapist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham, MA | 4 mi | $48.78/hr | 65,849 |
| Cambridge, MA | 6 mi | $48.78/hr | 121,186 |
Physical Therapist jobs in Massachusetts · Physical Therapist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Massachusetts
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Massachusetts requires for your role with the Massachusetts licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Massachusetts taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Newton
Newton city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Newton, MA?
Physical Therapists in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area have a median pay of $48.78 per hour, about $101,470 a year. The middle half earn between $42.47 and $56.71 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Newton a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton ranks 305th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 120th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physical therapists in Newton?
We list 5 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Newton. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Newton.
Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Newton as a physical therapist?
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Massachusetts requires for your role with the Massachusetts licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Newton?
The federal per diem benchmark in Newton is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Newton?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Newton and across Massachusetts. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Newton.
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Your PT pay reportNewton, MA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- AmedisysPlymouth, MA · 3 postings$69.71/ hr$60–$85
- Veterans Health AdministrationBrockton, MA · 2 postings$61.35/ hr$49–$75
- Mass General BrighamEast Sandwich, MA · 47 postings$50.45/ hr$34–$70
- UMass Memorial Health CareWorcester, MA · 15 postings$48.15/ hr$32–$65
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$35Median$50.43High$65
94 PT postings with published pay in Massachusetts, 72 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 94 PT roles
- Physical Therapist - PRNPer diem$50.00–$70.00/ hour
- Physical Therapist - PRNPer diem$50.00–$70.00/ hour
+ 92 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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