PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Sports Physical Therapist, Day Shift, Outpatient Rehab
Adventist Health · Rockville, MD
$97k–$111k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Physical Therapist jobs in Washington, DC
Physical Therapists in the Washington area earn a median of $50.42 per hour, about $104,860 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $45.36 and $60.03. That ranks 57th of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 286th of 338 once local prices are factored in. 7 open roles with published pay are listed for Washington and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Washington.
- $50.42median pay per hour, Washington
- $45–$60typical range per hour
- 4,670physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 7open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Physical Therapist roles near Washington
Roles in other cities of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area.
PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Physical Therapist - Outpatient
Select Medical · Alexandria, VA
$84k–$105k/ year
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PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Physical Therapist - Outpatient Orthopedics
Select Medical · Vienna, VA
$84k–$105k/ year
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PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Physical Therapist - Outpatient Orthopedics
Select Medical · Alexandria, VA
$84k–$105k/ year
PermanentPosted 15 days ago
PT / Physical Therapist - Home Health - New Grads Welcome!
BrightSpring Health Services · Gaithersburg, MD
$47.61–$71.52/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 22 days ago
Visiting Physical Therapist (PT), Per Visit, Home Health - Rockville
Adventist Health · Rockville, MD
$34.58–$51.87/ hour
PermanentPosted 22 days ago
Visiting Physical Therapist (PT), PT Days, Home Health - Rockville
Adventist Health · Rockville, MD
$34.58–$51.87/ hour
More open Physical Therapist roles in Washington
1 more open role from employers in Washington. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted 27 days ago
Physical Therapist
Select Medical · Washington, DC
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring physical therapists near Washington
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Adventist Health | 3 | $43.22 |
| Select Medical | 3 | $45.43 |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 1 | $59.56 |
Physical Therapist pay in Washington, DC
The metro median is 4% above the District of Columbia statewide median of $48.44 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 4,670 physical therapists employed in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.93).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $39.36 | $81,870 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $45.36 | $94,350 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Median | $50.42 | $104,860 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $60.03 | $124,860 | 24% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $66.48 | $138,280 | 37% above U.S. median |
How Washington ranks
- 57th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 286th 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 Washington
- Overall prices in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria run 9% above the U.S. average (index 108.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 51% above the U.S. average (index 151.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $50.42 median hour buys what $46.31 buys at the national price level, 5% below 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 Washington paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,815
- Per year: $90,756
- Per month: $7,563
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Washington
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $234 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $2,282 |
| 13-week assignment | $29,666 |
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 Washington
CMS lists 10 hospitals in Washington, 1 of the 7 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sibley Memorial Hospital Washington, DC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital Washington, DC | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center Washington, DC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| United Medical Center Washington, DC | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Washington Dc Va Medical Center Washington, DC | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| George Washington Univ Hospital Washington, DC | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Howard University Hospital Corp Washington, DC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 1 of 5 | No |
| Children's National Hospital Washington, DC | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Psychiatric Institute Of Washington Washington, DC | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| St Elizabeths Hospital Washington, DC | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria, VA | 7 mi | $50.42/hr | 159,102 |
| Rockville, MD | 14 mi | $50.42/hr | 68,417 |
| Baltimore, MD | 35 mi | $49.73/hr | 568,271 |
| Lancaster, PA | 87 mi | $47.81/hr | 58,441 |
| Harrisburg, PA | 95 mi | $47.54/hr | 50,649 |
| Wilmington, DE | 98 mi | $49.93/hr | 73,176 |
Physical Therapist jobs in District of Columbia · Physical Therapist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in District of Columbia
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what District of Columbia requires for your role with the District of Columbia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
District of Columbia taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Washington
Washington city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Washington, DC?
Physical Therapists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area have a median pay of $50.42 per hour, about $104,860 a year. The middle half earn between $45.36 and $60.03 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Washington a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria ranks 286th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 57th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physical therapists in Washington?
We list 7 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Washington.
Do I need a District of Columbia license to work in Washington as a physical therapist?
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what District of Columbia requires for your role with the District of Columbia 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 Washington?
The federal per diem benchmark in Washington is $234 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,282 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Washington?
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Your PT pay reportWashington, DC · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- MedStar Health, Inc.Washington, DC · 2 wage offers$58.65/ hr$53–$64
- Children's National Medical CenterWashington, DC · 1 wage offer$42.63/ hr$43–$43
- National Rehabilitation Hospital, Inc.Washington, DC · 2 wage offers$39.26/ hr$39–$40
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$39Median$42.63High$59
5 employer-reported wage offers for PT in federal filings in District of Columbia, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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Open PT roles near Washington, DC, each with pay, shift and start date, arrive with your report.
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