CT · New Britain · Updated October 15, 2026

Physical Therapist jobs in New Britain, CT

Physical Therapists in Connecticut earn a median of $49.87 per hour, about $103,720 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $41.16 and $52.98. That is 3% above the U.S. median of $48.57 per hour. 1 open role with published pay is listed for New Britain. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near New Britain.

Open Physical Therapist roles in New Britain

PermanentPosted 20 days ago

Physical Therapist

Select Medical · New Britain, CT

$85k–$100k/ year
  • OTHER
  • Req 384942
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Physical Therapist pay in New Britain, 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.

Estimate your New Britain paycheck

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 New Britain

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$138
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,526
13-week assignment$19,838

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 New Britain

CMS lists 1 hospital in New Britain, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
The Hospital Of Central Connecticut
New Britain, CT
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Physical Therapist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Bristol, CT8 mi$49.87/hr62,195
Hartford, CT8 mi$50.18/hr122,129
Meriden, CT10 mi$49.87/hr60,849
Waterbury, CT15 mi$49.29/hr115,908
New Haven, CT26 mi$49.31/hr137,562
West Haven, CT29 mi$49.87/hr55,379

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 New Britain

New Britain city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do physical therapists make in New Britain, 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).

Who is hiring physical therapists in New Britain?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in New Britain. Your free report adds named employers and pay near New Britain.

Do I need a Connecticut license to work in New Britain 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 New Britain?

The federal per diem benchmark in New Britain is $138 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,526 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in New Britain?

Yes. We place healthcare staff in New Britain and across Connecticut. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near New Britain.

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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

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

  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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