Physical Therapists Salary
The median pay for a physical therapists in Mayaguez, PR is $59,540/year ($28.62/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $51K at the entry level to $108K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 100), that's roughly $59,540 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $530/month, or 13.5% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $60K get you in Mayaguez?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Mayaguez’s Regional Price Parity (100). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Mayaguez
Pay for physical therapists in Mayaguez runs about 42% below the U.S. median of $103K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $530/month, 12.7% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 100) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Lower pay, lower costs, Mayaguez can be a reasonable trade-off for physical therapistss who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for physical therapists in metros near Mayaguez, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas | $61K | $61K |
| Aguadilla | $59K | $59K |
| Arecibo | $45K | $45K |
| Ponce | $59K | $59K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Mayaguez, PR
Entry-level physical therapists (10th percentile) start around $51K. Mid-career wages sit at $60K. Top earners bring in $108K or more, a $57K spread from bottom to top.
Physical Therapists pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $124K | +21% | 26,580 |
| Alaska | $115K | +12% | 680 |
| New Jersey | $112K | +9% | 9,750 |
| Nevada | $111K | +8% | 2,030 |
| Maryland | $107K | +4% | 3,940 |
| New Mexico | $107K | +4% | 1,330 |
| Washington | $106K | +3% | 5,370 |
| Texas | $106K | +3% | 21,870 |
| Illinois | $105K | +2% | 9,800 |
| Connecticut | $104K | +2% | 4,060 |
| Massachusetts | $104K | +1% | 6,850 |
| Oregon | $104K | +1% | 3,210 |
| Arizona | $103K | +0% | 5,170 |
| Ohio | $103K | +0% | 10,280 |
| Georgia | $103K | -0% | 6,780 |
| Delaware | $102K | -1% | 1,260 |
| Colorado | $102K | -1% | 5,630 |
| Minnesota | $102K | -1% | 5,180 |
| Wisconsin | $102K | -1% | 5,580 |
| Hawaii | $102K | -1% | 950 |
| District of Columbia | $102K | -1% | 610 |
| Indiana | $102K | -1% | 6,130 |
| Virginia | $101K | -1% | 7,630 |
| Pennsylvania | $101K | -1% | 11,710 |
| South Carolina | $101K | -1% | 3,930 |
| Florida | $101K | -2% | 16,290 |
| Michigan | $101K | -2% | 8,630 |
| Kentucky | $101K | -2% | 3,390 |
| New York | $101K | -2% | 20,940 |
| Wyoming | $100K | -2% | 560 |
| Tennessee | $100K | -3% | 4,800 |
| Mississippi | $100K | -3% | 1,980 |
| North Carolina | $100K | -3% | 7,350 |
| Utah | $100K | -3% | 2,300 |
| New Hampshire | $100K | -3% | 1,960 |
| Maine | $100K | -3% | 1,860 |
| Rhode Island | $99K | -3% | 1,020 |
| Missouri | $99K | -3% | 4,900 |
| Arkansas | $99K | -4% | 2,680 |
| Idaho | $99K | -4% | 1,030 |
| Oklahoma | $99K | -4% | 2,560 |
| Louisiana | $99K | -4% | 3,280 |
| Kansas | $98K | -4% | 2,660 |
| Vermont | $98K | -5% | 760 |
| Iowa | $98K | -5% | 2,530 |
| Alabama | $97K | -5% | 3,040 |
| Nebraska | $97K | -6% | 2,140 |
| West Virginia | $97K | -6% | 1,310 |
| South Dakota | $93K | -10% | 1,060 |
| Montana | $91K | -11% | 1,180 |
| North Dakota | $85K | -17% | 830 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Mayaguez?
Yes — at the median salary of $60K, rent takes 12.7% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $530/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for physical therapists in Mayaguez?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new physical therapists typically earn — is $51K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,067/month. At HUD’s $530/month FMR, rent would take 17% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is physical therapist a high-paying job in Mayaguez?
Local pay runs 42% below the national median — $60K here vs. $103K nationally.
How does Mayaguez compare to the national average for physical therapists?
Mayaguez pays $60K median vs. the U.S. average of $103K — that’s -42%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 100), the purchasing-power equivalent is $60K — below the national median.
How much do physical therapists make in Mayaguez, PR?
The median is $59,540 a year, that works out to about $29 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $51,110, and experienced physical therapists can clear $107,650. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $60K enough to live in Mayaguez?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,157/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $530/month, which eats 12.7% 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 Mayaguez?
Mayaguez 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 $59,540 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.