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Physical Therapists Salary in Hawaii

The median pay for a physical therapists in Hawaii is $100,740/year ($48.43/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $81K at the entry level to $122K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Hawaii. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$101K
Median annual
$48.43/hr
Hourly rate
$81K
Entry level (10th %)
$122K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $101K get you in Hawaii?

Estimated monthly take-home$5,989/mo
Median 2BR rent-$2,240/mo
Rent as % of take-home37.4% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$91,441/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$3,749/mo

About physical therapists

Education: Doctoral or professional degree
U.S. employed: 248,630
Hawaii employed: 990
Category: Healthcare

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Hawaii

Bar chart showing Physical Therapists salary percentiles in Hawaii: 10th percentile $81,210, 25th percentile $93,600, median $100,740, 75th percentile $114,820, 90th percentile $121,760. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$81K25th$94KMedian$101K75th$115K90th$122K
Bar chart showing Physical Therapists salary percentiles in Hawaii: 10th percentile $81,210, 25th percentile $93,600, median $100,740, 75th percentile $114,820, 90th percentile $121,760. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level physical therapists (10th percentile) start around $81K. Mid-career wages sit at $101K. Top earners bring in $122K or more, a $41K spread from bottom to top.

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Physical Therapists salary by metro in Hawaii

2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Kahului-Wailuku$101K+0%120
Urban Honolulu$101K+0%710

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Frequently asked questions

How much do physical therapists make in Hawaii?

The median is $100,740 a year, that works out to about $48 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $81,210, and experienced physical therapists can clear $121,760. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $101K enough to live in Hawaii?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,989/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,240/month, which eats 37.4% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a physical therapists salary go in Hawaii?

Hawaii has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median physical therapists salary is worth about $91,441 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do physical therapists get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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