How Much Does a Physical Therapist Make in Maine in 2026?

A typical Physical Therapist in Maine earns about $47.94 per hour ($99,720 per year), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That breaks down to roughly $8,310 a month. On a weekly basis, calculated from the annual figure, pay comes to about $1,918.

That figure sits 3% below the national figure of $102,760 a year, placing Maine 36th out of 51 states. Around 1,860 Physical Therapists work in Maine, compared with 267,330 nationwide. The gap is modest and likely tracks Maine's lower cost of living compared with higher-cost states.

Entry-level positions in Maine typically offer around $37.51 an hour, or about $78,020 a year, for those just starting out. Slightly more experienced Physical Therapists, still early in their careers, often see pay closer to $40.94 an hour, or $85,150 a year. Within a few years, pay for most Physical Therapists moves toward the typical figure of $47.94 an hour.

Experienced Physical Therapists in Maine often earn upwards of $50.48 an hour, or around $105,000 a year. The top 10% of earners make over $58.19 an hour, or $121,030 a year. That leaves a spread of $43,010 between entry-level and top-tier pay, a gap that tends to reflect years of experience, practice setting, and city.

In 2015, a typical Physical Therapist in Maine earned $74,260 a year. By 2025, that figure had climbed to $99,720, a gain of $25,460. That amounts to a 34% rise over the decade, with most of the increase coming since 2022.

Nationally, Physical Therapist pay rose 22% over the same ten years, so Maine's pay grew faster than the country as a whole. Pay has moved up steadily for a decade, though past increases do not guarantee future ones. Someone starting out today enters a field where local pay has been trending higher, not lower.

Portland pays Physical Therapists the most in Maine, with a typical $102,820 a year ($49.43 an hour), about 3% above the statewide figure. This figure covers the greater Portland metro area, which includes South Portland. Lewiston and Auburn follow at $98,300 a year, still above the statewide typical pay.

Bangor pays the least among Maine's listed cities, with a typical $94,510 a year ($45.44 an hour), covering its own metro area. That leaves a spread of $8,310 between the highest- and lowest-paying cities in the state. Portland also has the largest Physical Therapist workforce in Maine, with 880 employed. Pay differences between cities generally track differences in local living costs.

Maine's typical Physical Therapist pay is nearly identical to New Hampshire's, where pay runs about $99,850 a year, essentially even with Maine's $99,720. Neither neighboring state offers a notably higher figure for comparison. Physical Therapy licenses are often transferable or eligible for endorsement between neighboring states, which can simplify a move across the Maine-New Hampshire border for those weighing a change.

Physical Therapists in Maine typically earn $99,720 a year, up 34% over the past decade from $74,260 in 2015. Pay runs close to the national figure and highest in the Portland metro area. Readers weighing a move to Maine should check the state licensing board's requirements for Physical Therapists and compare local figures across Maine's cities, including Portland, Lewiston, and Bangor, before making a decision.