Per diemPosted 2 days ago
Physical Therapist - PRN
Select Medical · Philadelphia, PA
$55.00–$60.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Physical Therapist jobs in Wilmington, DE
The median physical therapist pay in the Wilmington area is $49.93 per hour ($103,860 a year), with the typical range running from $44.69 to $56.82. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Wilmington and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Wilmington. The free report below lists employers near Wilmington and what they pay.
- $49.93median pay per hour, Philadelphia
- $45–$57typical range per hour
- 5,480physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Physical Therapist roles near Wilmington
Roles in other cities of the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington area.
PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Physical Therapist - Full Time
BrightSpring Health Services · Philadelphia, PA
$95k–$100k/ year
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PermanentPosted 30 days ago
Physical Therapist
BrightSpring Health Services · Philadelphia, PA
$55.00–$60.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| BrightSpring Health Services | 2 | $52.19 |
| Select Medical | 1 | $57.50 |
Physical Therapist pay in Wilmington, DE
The metro median is 1% above the Delaware statewide median of $49.58 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 5,480 physical therapists employed in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area, 1.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.18).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $37.52 | $78,040 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $44.69 | $92,960 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Median | $49.93 | $103,860 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $56.82 | $118,190 | 17% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $61.98 | $128,920 | 28% above U.S. median |
How Wilmington ranks
- 68th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 227th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
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 Wilmington
- Overall prices in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington run 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 13% above the U.S. average (index 113.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $49.93 median hour buys what $48.69 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 Wilmington paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,797
- Per year: $89,874
- Per month: $7,490
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Wilmington
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $127 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,407 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,291 |
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 Wilmington
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Wilmington, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington Va Medical Center Wilmington, DE | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Francis Hospital Wilmington, DE | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware Wilmington, DE | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden, NJ | 27 mi | $49.93/hr | 71,749 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 28 mi | $49.93/hr | 1,573,916 |
| Vineland, NJ | 34 mi | $47.87/hr | 62,070 |
| Lancaster, PA | 46 mi | $47.81/hr | 58,441 |
| Reading, PA | 47 mi | $46.91/hr | 96,000 |
| Trenton, NJ | 53 mi | $49.92/hr | 91,193 |
Physical Therapist jobs in Delaware · Physical Therapist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Delaware
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Delaware requires for your role with the Delaware licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Delaware taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Wilmington
Wilmington city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Wilmington, DE?
Physical Therapists in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area have a median pay of $49.93 per hour, about $103,860 a year. The middle half earn between $44.69 and $56.82 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Wilmington a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington ranks 227th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 68th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physical therapists in Wilmington?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Wilmington.
Do I need a Delaware license to work in Wilmington as a physical therapist?
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Delaware requires for your role with the Delaware 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 Wilmington?
The federal per diem benchmark in Wilmington is $127 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,407 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Wilmington?
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Your PT pay reportWilmington, DE · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Ati Holdings, LLCWilmington, DE · 1 wage offer$44.75/ hr$45–$45
- Wilmington SNF Operator LLCWilmington, DE · 1 wage offer$42.50/ hr$40–$45
- ChristianaCareNewark, DE · 2 postings$46.47/ hr$35–$58
- Enhance Therapies Master Payco LLCDover, DE · 2 wage offers$45.78/ hr$46–$46
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$35Median$46.93High$75
3 PT postings with published pay in Delaware, 2 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 3 PT roles
- Physical Therapist | Out PatientPermanent$36.10–$57.76/ hour
- Physical Therapist | Emergency Department FocusedPermanent$35.39–$56.63/ hour
+ 1 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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