Physical Therapist jobs in Auburn, AL
Pay for physical therapists in the Auburn area centers on $44.81 per hour, or about $93,200 a year. The lower quarter earns under $34.12 and the upper quarter over $50.22. That ranks 318th of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 160th of 338 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Auburn and what they pay.
- $44.81median pay per hour, Auburn
- $34–$50typical range per hour
- 100physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 88cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Physical Therapist pay in Auburn, AL
The metro median is 4% below the Alabama statewide median of $46.65 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 100 physical therapists employed in the Auburn-Opelika metro area, 1.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.88).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $28.92 | $60,150 | 40% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $34.12 | $70,970 | 30% below U.S. median |
| Median | $44.81 | $93,200 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $50.22 | $104,460 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $64.08 | $133,290 | 32% above U.S. median |
How Auburn ranks
- 318th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 160th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
- 8th of 8 Alabama metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Physical Therapists (SOC 29-1123), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Auburn
- Overall prices in Auburn-Opelika run 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 38% below the U.S. average (index 62.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $44.81 median hour buys what $50.96 buys at the national price level, 5% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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- Per year: $80,658
- Per month: $6,722
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Auburn-Opelika metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Auburn
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel physical therapist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Physical Therapist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, GA | 37 mi | $46.26/hr | 201,830 |
| Montgomery, AL | 48 mi | $45.23/hr | 195,818 |
| South Fulton, GA | 88 mi | $49.90/hr | 112,003 |
| Hoover, AL | 93 mi | $46.88/hr | 93,013 |
| Dothan, AL | 95 mi | $48.11/hr | 71,650 |
| Birmingham, AL | 99 mi | $46.88/hr | 196,357 |
Physical Therapist jobs in Alabama · Physical Therapist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Alabama
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Alabama requires for your role with the Alabama licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Alabama taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Auburn
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Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Auburn, AL?
Physical Therapists in the Auburn-Opelika metro area have a median pay of $44.81 per hour, about $93,200 a year. The middle half earn between $34.12 and $50.22 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Auburn a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?
Auburn-Opelika ranks 160th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 318th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Alabama license to work in Auburn as a physical therapist?
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Alabama requires for your role with the Alabama licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Auburn?
The federal per diem benchmark in Auburn is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Amedisys Home Health of Alabama, LLC.Dothan, AL · 1 wage offer$64.41/ hr$64–$64
- El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 3 postings$73.08/ hr$63–$83
- AmedisysPlymouth, MA · 3 postings$69.71/ hr$60–$85
- NewYork-PresbyterianNew York · 4 postings$68.41/ hr$56–$81
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