PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Physical Therapist - Total Joint Home Health
Select Medical · Danbury, CT
$85k–$105k/ year
Physical Therapist jobs in Bridgeport, CT
Physical Therapists in the Bridgeport area earn a median of $51.86 per hour, about $107,870 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $45.85 and $56.77. That ranks 39th of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 233rd of 338 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Bridgeport and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Bridgeport.
- $51.86median pay per hour, Bridgeport
- $46–$57typical range per hour
- 1,200physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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Get my free pay reportPhysical Therapist pay in Bridgeport, CT
The metro median is 4% above the Connecticut statewide median of $49.87 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 1,200 physical therapists employed in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro area, 3.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.85).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $38.57 | $80,230 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $45.85 | $95,370 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Median | $51.86 | $107,870 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $56.77 | $118,080 | 17% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $65.15 | $135,510 | 34% above U.S. median |
How Bridgeport ranks
- 39th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 233rd of 338 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 4 Connecticut 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 Bridgeport
- Overall prices in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury run 7% above the U.S. average (index 106.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 50% above the U.S. average (index 150.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $51.86 median hour buys what $48.53 buys at the national price level, in line with 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.
Estimate your Bridgeport paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,867
- Per year: $93,348
- Per month: $7,779
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Bridgeport
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $146 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,624 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,112 |
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. 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).
Hospitals in Bridgeport
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Bridgeport, 2 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport Hospital Bridgeport, CT | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Vincent's Medical Center Bridgeport, CT | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System Bridgeport, CT | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Physical Therapist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milford, CT | 7 mi | $49.87/hr | 51,004 |
| West Haven, CT | 13 mi | $49.87/hr | 55,379 |
| Norwalk, CT | 13 mi | $49.87/hr | 93,661 |
| New Haven, CT | 16 mi | $49.31/hr | 137,562 |
| Stamford, CT | 20 mi | $51.86/hr | 139,134 |
| Danbury, CT | 21 mi | $51.86/hr | 88,692 |
Physical Therapist jobs in Connecticut · Physical Therapist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Connecticut
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Connecticut requires for your role with the Connecticut licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Connecticut taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Bridgeport, CT?
Physical Therapists in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro area have a median pay of $51.86 per hour, about $107,870 a year. The middle half earn between $45.85 and $56.77 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Bridgeport a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury ranks 233rd of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 39th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physical therapists in Bridgeport?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Bridgeport.
Do I need a Connecticut license to work in Bridgeport as a physical therapist?
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Connecticut requires for your role with the Connecticut 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 Bridgeport?
The federal per diem benchmark in Bridgeport is $146 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,624 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Bridgeport?
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Your PT pay reportBridgeport, CT · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- The Stamford HospitalStamford, CT · 3 wage offers$57.75/ hr$45–$62
- Trinity HealthConnecticut · 3 postings$48.67/ hr$39–$58
- Select MedicalCheshire, CT · 9 postings$45.67/ hr$41–$50
- Grandison Management, Inc.Connecticut · 3 wage offers$38.40/ hr$36–$38
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$40Median$45.67High$58
13 PT postings with published pay in Connecticut, 13 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 13 PT roles
- Physical Therapist - InpatientPermanent$39.10–$58.25/ hour
- Physical Therapist - OutpatientPermanent$39.10–$58.25/ hour
+ 11 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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