Healthcare Lewiston, ME Pop. 37,121

Physical Therapist Salary in Lewiston, Maine

The median physical therapist salary in Lewiston, ME is $89,902 per year, which is 8% below the national median and 8% below the Maine state average.

City Median
$89,902
vs State Avg
$-7,818
vs National
$-7,818
Cost of Living
90%

Physical Therapist Salary in Lewiston by Experience

In Lewiston, an entry-level physical therapist earns around $62,560, while experienced professionals earn up to $117,760 per year. The local cost of living index is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$62,560
$-5,440 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$90,160
$-7,840 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$117,760
$-10,240 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Lewiston, ME

Percentile Lewiston
10th Percentile $61,456
25th Percentile $73,784
Median (50th) $89,902
75th Percentile $107,088
90th Percentile $119,784

Physical Therapist Salary in Other Maine Cities

Portland, ME
$107,492
Pop. 68,408
South Portland, ME
$104,560
Pop. 25,665
Bangor, ME
$91,857
Pop. 32,029
Auburn, ME
$88,925
Pop. 23,926

How to Become a Physical Therapist in Lewiston

Education

Most physical therapist positions require a doctoral degree. Lewiston and the surrounding Maine area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Manual TherapyExercise PrescriptionPatient AssessmentRehabilitationAnatomyDocumentation

Job Outlook

Nationally, physical therapist employment is projected to grow 15% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Lewiston may vary based on local industry and population growth.