CT · Milford · Updated October 15, 2026

Physical Therapist jobs in Milford, CT

Pay for physical therapists in Connecticut centers on $49.87 per hour, or about $103,720 a year. The lower quarter earns under $41.16 and the upper quarter over $52.98. That is 3% above the U.S. median of $48.57 per hour. The federal per diem for travel assignments in Milford is $130 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Milford.

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3 more open roles from employers in Milford. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

Per diemPosted 13 days ago

Per-Diem Physical Therapist

Yale New Haven Health · Milford, CT

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  • AS NEEDED MC PHYSICAL THERAPY Onsite 100
  • Req 91763
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Per diemPosted 24 days ago

Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Yale New Haven Health · Milford, CT

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  • AS NEEDED MC PHYSICAL THERAPY Onsite 100
  • Req 86629
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Physical Therapist pay in Milford, CT

Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 4,310 physical therapists employed in Connecticut.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$37.67$78,35022% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$41.16$85,61015% below U.S. median
Median$49.87$103,7203% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$52.98$110,2009% above U.S. median
Top 10%$60.26$125,34024% above U.S. median

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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,795
  • Per year: $89,766
  • Per month: $7,480

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Connecticut. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Milford

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$130
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,470
13-week assignment$19,110

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).

Open Physical Therapist roles in Connecticut

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Physical Therapist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
West Haven, CT6 mi$49.87/hr55,379
Bridgeport, CT7 mi$51.86/hr151,599
New Haven, CT9 mi$49.31/hr137,562
Norwalk, CT21 mi$49.87/hr93,661
Waterbury, CT23 mi$49.29/hr115,908
Danbury, CT25 mi$51.86/hr88,692

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.

Connecticut state guide

Other healthcare roles in Milford

Milford city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do physical therapists make in Milford, CT?

Physical Therapists in Connecticut have a median pay of $49.87 per hour, about $103,720 a year. The middle half earn between $41.16 and $52.98 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Do I need a Connecticut license to work in Milford 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 Milford?

The federal per diem benchmark in Milford is $130 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,470 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

  • 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

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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

  1. Physical Therapist - InpatientPermanent
    $39.10–$58.25/ hour
    Trinity Health · Connecticut · posted 2 days ago
  2. Physical Therapist - OutpatientPermanent
    $39.10–$58.25/ hour
    Trinity Health · Connecticut · posted 9 days ago

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