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Physical Therapist
Shriners Hospitals for Children · Honolulu, HI
$44.50–$66.75/ hour
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Physical Therapist jobs in Honolulu, HI
The median physical therapist pay in the Honolulu area is $48.43 per hour ($100,740 a year), with the typical range running from $45.34 to $55.20. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Honolulu. The CMS hospital directory lists 7 hospitals in Honolulu. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Honolulu.
- $48.43median pay per hour, Urban Honolulu
- $45–$55typical range per hour
- 710physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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Genesis Healthcare · Honolulu, HI
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The metro median is in line with the Hawaii statewide median of $48.43 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 710 physical therapists employed in the Urban Honolulu metro area, 1.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.99).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $39.04 | $81,200 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $45.34 | $94,310 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Median | $48.43 | $100,740 | in line with U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $55.20 | $114,820 | 14% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $58.13 | $120,910 | 20% above U.S. median |
How Honolulu ranks
- 148th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 320th 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 Honolulu
- Overall prices in Urban Honolulu run 11% above the U.S. average (index 111.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 36% above the U.S. average (index 135.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $48.43 median hour buys what $43.65 buys at the national price level, 10% 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 Honolulu paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,743
- Per year: $87,174
- Per month: $7,264
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Urban Honolulu metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Honolulu
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 Honolulu
CMS lists 7 hospitals in Honolulu, 3 of the 4 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital Honolulu, HI | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Kuakini Medical Center Honolulu, HI | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Straub Clinic And Hospital Honolulu, HI | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| The Queens Medical Center Honolulu, HI | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Kapiolani Medical Center For Women & Children Honolulu, HI | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Shriners Hospital For Children Honolulu, HI | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| Tripler Amc (Ft Shafter) Honolulu, HI | Acute Care - Department of Defense | Government and federal | Not rated | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
License and tax basics in Hawaii
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Hawaii requires for your role with the Hawaii licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Hawaii 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 Honolulu, HI?
Physical Therapists in the Urban Honolulu metro area have a median pay of $48.43 per hour, about $100,740 a year. The middle half earn between $45.34 and $55.20 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Honolulu a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?
Urban Honolulu ranks 320th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 148th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physical therapists in Honolulu?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Honolulu. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Honolulu.
Do I need a Hawaii license to work in Honolulu as a physical therapist?
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Hawaii requires for your role with the Hawaii 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 Honolulu?
The federal per diem benchmark in Honolulu is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Honolulu?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Honolulu and across Hawaii. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Honolulu.
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 3 postings$73.08/ hr$63–$83
- AmedisysPlymouth, MA · 3 postings$69.71/ hr$60–$85
- NewYork-PresbyterianNew York · 4 postings$68.41/ hr$56–$81
- Montage HealthMonterey, CA · 6 postings$67.73/ hr$54–$83
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2What they are offering now
Low$36Median$49.00High$67
811 PT postings with published pay in the US, 672 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 1 PT roles
- Physical TherapistPermanent$44.50–$66.75/ hour
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