ID · Pocatello · Updated October 15, 2026

Physical Therapist jobs in Pocatello, ID

Pay for physical therapists in the Pocatello area centers on $38.92 per hour, or about $80,950 a year. The lower quarter earns under $36.01 and the upper quarter over $49.27. That ranks 368th of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 318th of 338 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Pocatello. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Pocatello.

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

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Physical Therapist

Ardent Health · Pocatello, ID

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Physical Therapist pay in Pocatello, ID

The metro median is 14% below the Idaho statewide median of $45.00 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 60 physical therapists employed in the Pocatello metro area, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.95).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$32.58$67,77033% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$36.01$74,90026% below U.S. median
Median$38.92$80,95020% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$49.27$102,4801% above U.S. median
Top 10%$57.00$118,56017% above U.S. median

How Pocatello ranks

  • 368th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 318th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 5 Idaho metro areas

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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What your pay buys in Pocatello

  • Overall prices in Pocatello run 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 34% below the U.S. average (index 66.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $38.92 median hour buys what $43.78 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 Pocatello paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,401
  • Per year: $70,056
  • Per month: $5,838

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

Travel assignment per diem in Pocatello

ItemFederal 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 Pocatello

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Portneuf Medical Center
Pocatello, ID
Acute careFor-profit4 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
Idaho Falls, ID48 mi$38.76/hr69,523
Logan, UT84 mi$44.75/hr56,770
Twin Falls, ID104 mi$38.30/hr55,589
Ogden, UT116 mi$45.48/hr88,656
Layton, UT127 mi$45.48/hr84,348
Salt Lake City, UT147 mi$48.20/hr217,783

Physical Therapist jobs in Idaho · Physical Therapist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Idaho

DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Idaho requires for your role with the Idaho licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Idaho 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 Pocatello, ID?

Physical Therapists in the Pocatello metro area have a median pay of $38.92 per hour, about $80,950 a year. The middle half earn between $36.01 and $49.27 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Pocatello a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?

Pocatello ranks 318th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 368th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.

Where do physical therapists work in Pocatello?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Pocatello, led by Portneuf Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Idaho license to work in Pocatello as a physical therapist?

DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Idaho requires for your role with the Idaho 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 Pocatello?

The federal per diem benchmark in Pocatello 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 Pocatello?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Benewah Community HospitalSt. Maries, ID · 1 wage offer$45.00/ hr$45–$45
  • 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

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Low$36Median$49.00High$67

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