How much does a Physical Therapist make in Hawaii?

BLS puts the average Physical Therapist pay in Hawaii at $101,050 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in Hawaii, after federal taxes, FICA, and Hawaii state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $73,653 annually ($6,138/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Physical Therapist in Hawaii?

On a $101,050 salary in Hawaii, your take-home pay is approximately $73,653/year or $6,138/month. Federal tax: $13,401. State tax: $5,876. FICA: $7,730. HI Temporary Disability: $390.

Is $101,050 a good Physical Therapist salary?

$101,050 is the BLS average Physical Therapist pay in Hawaii, 4% below the US average of $105,280 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in Hawaii earn between $93,600 and $117,910.

How do Hawaii taxes affect Physical Therapist salaries?

Hawaii levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $101,050 is $5,876. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 27.1%.

What are the career growth prospects for Physical Therapists?

In Hawaii, the top 10% earn over $123,280 and the bottom 10% under $78,630 (BLS, May 2025). 15% growth through 2032 (much faster than average). Related roles include: Sports PT, Orthopedic PT, Neurological PT, Pediatric PT, PT Assistant.

How can a Physical Therapist in Hawaii reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Physical Therapist Salary in Hawaii (2026)

Average Physical Therapist pay in Hawaii

$101,050/year

≈ $49/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $93,600–$117,910

US average: $105,280

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$73,653/year

$6,138/month · effective tax rate 27.11%

Federal $13,401
State $5,876
Disability / leave $390
FICA $7,730
Take-home

Pay by role in Hawaii

Sr Outpatient Ortho PT / DPT (Cash-Pay)$92,000–$148,000+ bonus
Sr Sports Medicine PT (Surf / Watersport)$92,000–$148,000+ bonus
Sr Inpatient Rehab PT (Acute / Rehab Hospital)$82,000–$118,000+ bonus
Sr Hand Therapist CHT$92,000–$145,000+ bonus
Sr Pediatric PT$82,000–$118,000+ bonus
Sr Travel PT (Honolulu / Maui)$98,000–$148,000+ bonus

See all 10 roles with notes

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$73,653
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$6,138
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,833
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$35/hr
Federal Tax	$13,401
State Tax	$5,876
HI Temporary Disability (max.)	$390
FICA Taxes	$7,730
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	27.11%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Physical Therapists earn the same — not even close

Hawaii's physical therapist market is anchored by Queen's Health Systems + Kaiser Permanente Hawaii + Tripler Army Medical Center + Hawaii Pacific Health (Straub + Pali Momi + Kapiolani + Wilcox) + Adventist Health Castle + neighbor island community (Maui Memorial + Hilo Medical Center + Kona Community), post-Hawaii surf + watersport injury rehab (the substantial Pipeline Sunset Beach + Waikiki surf + the substantial Hawaii watersport + ocean rescue trauma rehab), HI sports medicine (Honolulu Marathon + Lanikai + the substantial HI outdoor + sports), HI senior + LTACH PT (the substantial HI ~$22B Medicare aging population), University of Hawaii at Manoa Doctor of Physical Therapy DPT program (the only HI DPT-granting institution + ~30 DPTs/yr + UH Manoa Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders) + Hawaii Pacific University HPU DPT, plus the substantial HI rehab + outpatient PT growth post-2020.

Sr Outpatient Ortho PT / DPT (Cash-Pay)

$92,000–$148,000+ bonus

Outpatient ortho · the substantial post-2020 HI cash-pay PT + private

Sr Sports Medicine PT (Surf / Watersport)

$92,000–$148,000+ bonus

Sports med PT · post-Pipeline + Waikiki + Honolulu Marathon + ocean

Sr Inpatient Rehab PT (Acute / Rehab Hospital)

$82,000–$118,000+ bonus

Inpatient at Queen + Kaiser + Tripler + Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific

Sr Hand Therapist CHT

$92,000–$145,000+ bonus

CHT at HI ortho practice + post-surf + watersport hand trauma

Sr Pediatric PT

$82,000–$118,000+ bonus

Peds PT at Kapiolani + Queen peds + Kaiser HI peds + community

Sr Travel PT (Honolulu / Maui)

$98,000–$148,000+ bonus

Travel PT · post-2020 HI travel premium + crisis rates + the substantial

Sr Geriatric PT (Acute Care / SNF)

$78,000–$112,000+ bonus

Acute + SNF + LTACH PT · post-2020 HI aging population

Sr Clinical Specialist / Sports Specialist

$92,000–$135,000+ bonus

OCS + SCS + COMT cert · HI major systems + private practice lead

Mid-Level PT / DPT (3-6 yrs)

$72,000–$95,000+ bonus

Functional PT at HI major systems · transitioning to senior band

New Grad PT / DPT

$72,000–$85,000+ bonus

HI new grad · UH Manoa DPT + HPU DPT pipeline · entry band

Worth knowing: post-Hawaii surf + watersport injury rehab + Honolulu Marathon sports medicine + Queen's + Kaiser HI + Tripler AMC + UH Manoa DPT tetra-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state surf + watersport + outdoor sports + military medicine + only HI DPT-granting PT cluster and a feature most national PT surveys understate for HI. post-Hawaii surf + watersport injury rehab (the substantial Pipeline + Sunset Beach + Banzai + Waikiki + the substantial Hawaii watersport + ocean rescue trauma rehab + the substantial post-Hawaii surf + windsurf + kitesurf + spearfishing + diving trauma rehab). Honolulu Marathon + Lanikai + the substantial HI outdoor + sports medicine. Queen's Health Systems + Kaiser Permanente Hawaii + Tripler Army Medical Center + Hawaii Pacific Health (Straub + Pali Momi + Kapiolani + Wilcox) + Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific Honolulu. Adventist Castle + Maui Memorial + Hilo + Kona Community + post-2023 Maui wildfire rehab. University of Hawaii at Manoa DPT (the only HI DPT-granting institution + ~30 DPTs/yr) + Hawaii Pacific University HPU DPT. HI rehab + outpatient PT post-2020 substantial growth. HI PT Compact + post-Act 46 HI progressive top 11% phased 2024-2031 anchor the HI PT proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Physical Therapists in Hawaii and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and Hawaii 2026 state rates. Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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