What are the main factors that influence a Rehabilitation Therapist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Rehabilitation Therapist's salary?

A Rehabilitation Therapist's salary grows with experience: starting around $46,349 for beginners, reaching about $47,598 at mid-level, and approach $50,551 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Rehabilitation Therapist?

Rehabilitation Therapist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Rehabilitation Therapist roles are District of Columbia $50,607, California $50,415, Massachusetts $49,743. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Rehabilitation Therapist roles make?

Salaries for Rehabilitation Therapist level roles vary by specialization: Head of Rehabilitation: $143,150; Rehabilitation Director: $143,143; Vision Rehabilitation Therapist: $140,560; Rehabilitation Specialists: $123,610; Professor - Rehabilitation: $121,396.

Rehabilitation Therapist Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Rehabilitation Therapist make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Rehabilitation Therapist in Rhode Island is $47,390 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

However, a Rehabilitation Therapist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $55,997
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,397 to $51,895
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,851

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Rehabilitation Therapist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,895	$4,325	$998	$25
Average	$47,390	$3,949	$911	$23
25th Percentile	$42,397	$3,533	$815	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Rehabilitation Therapist Salaries

A Rehabilitation Therapist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Rehabilitation Therapist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Rehabilitation Therapist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $46,349
Early Career (1-2 years): $46,696
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $47,598
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $48,925
Expert (over 8 years): $50,551

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Rehabilitation Therapist	$46,349
Intermediate Level Rehabilitation Therapist	$46,696
Senior Level Rehabilitation Therapist	$47,598
Specialist Level Rehabilitation Therapist	$48,925
Expert Level Rehabilitation Therapist	$50,551

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How Do Rehabilitation Therapist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Rehabilitation Therapists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $50,607.
California: $50,415.
Massachusetts: $49,743.

District of Columbia $50,607 California $50,415 Massachusetts $49,743 Washington $49,561 New Jersey $49,542 Alaska $49,478 Connecticut $48,848 New York $48,592

Hawaii $47,773 Rhode Island $47,390 Maryland $47,129 Minnesota $46,772 Colorado $46,635 Illinois $46,590 Oregon $46,416 Delaware $46,288

New Hampshire $46,208 Virginia $46,027 Pennsylvania $45,502 Nevada $45,237 North Dakota $45,150 Michigan $45,013 Wisconsin $44,962 Vermont $44,862

Texas $44,583 Maine $44,565 Arizona $44,537 Ohio $44,505 Georgia $44,085 Indiana $43,875 Wyoming $43,833 Utah $43,770

Iowa $43,742 Kansas $43,523 Louisiana $43,459 North Carolina $43,436 Missouri $43,427 Florida $43,248 Montana $43,152 Nebraska $43,061

Kentucky $43,011 South Carolina $42,828 Tennessee $42,714 Idaho $42,668 New Mexico $42,334 Oklahoma $42,261 Alabama $41,991 South Dakota $41,539

Arkansas $41,292 West Virginia $41,160 Mississippi $40,762

Top Paying Cities for Rehabilitation Therapists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $48,167
Albion: $47,367
Ashaway: $48,349

Adamsville, RI $48,167 Albion, RI $47,367 Ashaway, RI $48,349 Barrington, RI $47,367 Block Island, RI $48,098 Bradford, RI $48,317 Bristol, RI $47,321 Carolina, RI $47,924

Charlestown, RI $47,975 Chepachet, RI $47,275 Clayville, RI $47,321 Coventry, RI $47,275 West Greenwich, RI $47,243 East Greenwich, RI $47,307 Exeter, RI $48,317 Fiskeville, RI $47,367

Forestdale, RI $47,321 Foster, RI $47,243 Glendale, RI $47,243 Greene, RI $47,773 Greenville, RI $47,367 Harmony, RI $47,353 Harrisville, RI $47,275 Hope, RI $47,367

Hope Valley, RI $48,349 Hopkinton, RI $48,363 Jamestown, RI $47,879 Kenyon, RI $48,304 Little Compton, RI $48,148 Manville, RI $47,367 Mapleville, RI $47,243 Newport, RI $47,888

Middletown, RI $48,089 North Kingstown, RI $47,230 North Scituate, RI $47,353 Oakland, RI $47,289 Pascoag, RI $47,262 Pawtucket, RI $47,367 Central Falls, RI $47,367 Cumberland, RI $47,367

Lincoln, RI $47,367 Portsmouth, RI $47,696 Prudence Island, RI $47,275 Rockville, RI $48,363 Saunderstown, RI $47,906 Shannock, RI $48,290 Slatersville, RI $47,321 Slocum, RI $47,906

Tiverton, RI $48,180 Wakefield, RI $47,856 Kingston, RI $47,865 Narragansett, RI $47,874 Peace Dale, RI $47,856 Warren, RI $47,353 Warwick, RI $47,367 Westerly, RI $48,377

West Kingston, RI $47,892 West Warwick, RI $47,367 Wood River Junction, RI $48,317 Woonsocket, RI $47,321 North Smithfield, RI $47,353 Wyoming, RI $48,304 Providence, RI $47,367 Cranston, RI $47,367

North Providence, RI $47,367 East Providence, RI $47,367 Riverside, RI $47,367 Rumford, RI $47,367 Smithfield, RI $47,367 Johnston, RI $47,367

Rehabilitation Therapist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Rehabilitation Therapist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$42,397

Average $47,390/year

$51,895

$3,533

Average $3,949/month

$4,325

$815

Average $911/week

$998

$20

Average $23/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,895	$4,325	$998	$25
Average	$47,390	$3,949	$911	$23
25th Percentile	$42,397	$3,533	$815	$20

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