How much does a Physical Therapist make in New Hampshire?

BLS puts the average Physical Therapist pay in New Hampshire at $98,420 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in New Hampshire, after federal taxes, FICA, and New Hampshire state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $78,068 annually ($6,506/month).

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

On a $98,420 salary in New Hampshire, your take-home pay is approximately $78,068/year or $6,506/month. Federal tax: $12,822. State tax: $0. FICA: $7,529.

Is $98,420 a good Physical Therapist salary?

$98,420 is the BLS average Physical Therapist pay in New Hampshire, 7% below the US average of $105,280 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in New Hampshire earn between $83,290 and $107,250.

How do New Hampshire taxes affect Physical Therapist salaries?

New Hampshire levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $98,420 is $0. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 20.7%.

What are the career growth prospects for Physical Therapists?

In New Hampshire, the top 10% earn over $122,560 and the bottom 10% under $76,180 (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 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire (2026)

Average Physical Therapist pay in New Hampshire

$98,420/year

≈ $47/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $83,290–$107,250

US average: $105,280

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$78,068/year

$6,506/month · effective tax rate 20.68%

Federal $12,822
FICA $7,529
Take-home

Pay by role in New Hampshire

Senior PT (Dartmouth-Hitchcock / Children)$85,000–$128,000+ bonus
Senior PT (CMC / Elliot / Wentworth-Douglass)$78,000–$118,000+ bonus
Senior PT Owner / Independent Practice$98,000–$172,000+ profit
Senior Sports PT (NH Ski / Lakes Region)$82,000–$128,000+ bonus
Senior Pediatric PT (DH Children)$78,000–$118,000
Senior Home Health PT$72,000–$108,000

See all 10 roles with notes

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$78,068
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$6,506
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$3,003
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$38/hr
Federal Tax	$12,822
State Tax	$0
FICA Taxes	$7,529
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	20.68%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Physical Therapists earn the same — not even close

New Hampshire's physical therapy market is anchored by Franklin Pierce University Manchester DPT (the substantial Franklin Pierce DPT + the substantial Franklin Pierce post-2003 DPT founding) + University of New Hampshire Department of Kinesiology Durham, Plymouth State University DPT + UNH Manchester Rehabilitation Sciences, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Rehabilitation Network (DH Lebanon + DH Children + the substantial post-2017 DH-MGB affiliation rehab), Catholic Medical Center CMC Manchester Rehab + Elliot Health System Rehab + Wentworth-Douglass Dover MGB Rehab + Concord Hospital Rehab + Southern NH Health Nashua, the substantial NH ski injury rehab (Loon + Bretton Woods + Cannon + Waterville Valley + Sunapee + Wildcat + Attitash + the substantial NH White Mountains ski + snowboard injury rehab + the substantial post-2020 NH outdoor recreation), the substantial Boston commute corridor for senior PT talent, plus NH PT Compact since 2018 enabling multi-state mobility.

Senior PT (Dartmouth-Hitchcock / Children)

$85,000–$128,000+ bonus

DH Lebanon + DH Children · the only NH Level 1 + acute + pediatric + neuro rehab

Senior PT (CMC / Elliot / Wentworth-Douglass)

$78,000–$118,000+ bonus

CMC + Elliot Manchester + Wentworth-Douglass Dover MGB · acute + outpatient rehab

Senior PT Owner / Independent Practice

$98,000–$172,000+ profit

PT clinic owner · the substantial NH outpatient ortho + sports + manual therapy

Senior Sports PT (NH Ski / Lakes Region)

$82,000–$128,000+ bonus

Loon + Bretton Woods + Cannon + Waterville Valley · ski injury rehab + Lakes Region

Senior Pediatric PT (DH Children)

$78,000–$118,000

DH Children Hospital · pediatric + congenital + post-surgical PT

Senior Home Health PT

$72,000–$108,000

Home health PT at DH Home Health + Encompass + LHC Group NH

Senior Federal Civilian PT (VA Manchester)

$78,000–$118,000

VA Manchester + Portsmouth Naval Hospital · GS-12/13 federal civilian PT

Senior Boston Commute / Sports PT

$95,000–$148,000+ bonus

Boston PT remote-anchored in NH · the substantial Boston-area sports medicine tax-haven

Mid-Career PT (3-7 yrs)

$62,000–$88,000

Functional PT at NH health systems · transitioning to senior band

New PT (Step 1-2)

$58,000–$72,000

New grad PT at DH + CMC + Elliot + private practice · entry band

Worth knowing: New Hampshire ski + White Mountains recreation injury rehab + the substantial post-2020 NH outdoor recreation is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state ski injury PT anchor and a feature most national PT surveys understate for NH. The substantial NH recreation injury rehab (the substantial NH ski industry including Loon Mountain Resort + Bretton Woods + Cannon Mountain + Waterville Valley + Sunapee + Wildcat + Attitash + Pats Peak + the substantial post-2020 NH White Mountains substantial ski + snowboard injury rehab demand + the substantial NH post-2020 outdoor recreation surge + the substantial NH Lakes Region UHNW second-home recreation injury + the substantial NH Mount Washington + Tuckerman Ravine + the substantial Appalachian Mountain Club + the substantial Boston-area athlete + recreation traffic to NH ski areas + the substantial post-2020 NH UHNW migration driving substantial NH outpatient ortho + sports PT demand) supports distinctive NH sports + recreation PT work. Senior NH sports PTs clear $82-148K+ bonus. Franklin Pierce University Manchester DPT + UNH Department of Kinesiology + Plymouth State University DPT supply NH PT pipeline. Dartmouth-Hitchcock Rehabilitation Network + CMC + Elliot + Wentworth-Douglass MGB + Concord + Southern NH Health rehab + VA Manchester. NH PT Compact since 2018 supports multi-state PT mobility. NH 0% wage income tax + post-2025 NH I&D tax repeal + NH 0% sales tax anchor the NH PT proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Physical Therapists in New Hampshire and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and no state income tax (New Hampshire levies none). Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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