Physical Therapists Salary
The median pay for a physical therapists in Maine is $99,720/year ($47.94/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $78K at the entry level to $121K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 97.7), that's roughly $102,068 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,281/month, or 20.5% of estimated take-home pay.
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So what does $100K get you in Maine?
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What this looks like in Maine
Physical therapists pay in Maine tracks closely to the national median, $100K locally vs. $103K nationwide, a 3% difference. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,281/month, 21.1% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 97.7) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Maine
Entry-level physical therapists (10th percentile) start around $78K. Mid-career wages sit at $100K. Top earners bring in $121K or more, a $43K spread from bottom to top.
Physical Therapists salary by metro in Maine
3 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland | $103K | +3% | 880 |
| Lewiston-Auburn | $98K | -1% | 130 |
| Bangor | $95K | -5% | 220 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Maine?
Yes — at the median salary of $100K, rent takes 21.1% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,281/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for physical therapists in Maine?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new physical therapists typically earn — is $78K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,681/month. At HUD’s $1,281/month FMR, rent would take 27% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is physical therapist a high-paying job in Maine?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $100K locally vs. $103K nationally, a 3% difference.
How does Maine compare to the national average for physical therapists?
Maine pays $100K median vs. the U.S. average of $103K — that’s -3%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 97.7), the purchasing-power equivalent is $102K — below the national median.
How much do physical therapists make in Maine?
The median is $99,720 a year, that works out to about $48 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $78,020, and experienced physical therapists can clear $121,030. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $100K enough to live in Maine?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,077/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,281/month, which eats 21.1% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a physical therapists salary go in Maine?
Maine has a Regional Price Parity of 97.7 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median physical therapists salary is worth about $102,068 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.