PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Physical Therapist
CommonSpirit Health · Clarksville, IN
$40.95–$60.91/ hour
New this week
Physical Therapist jobs in Elkhart, IN
Physical Therapists in the Elkhart area earn a median of $49.36 per hour, about $102,670 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $38.82 and $53.47. That ranks 95th of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 54th of 338 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Elkhart. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Elkhart.
- $49.36median pay per hour, Elkhart
- $39–$53typical range per hour
- 70physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 90cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Physical Therapist pay in Elkhart, IN
The metro median is 3% above the Indiana statewide median of $47.75 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 70 physical therapists employed in the Elkhart-Goshen metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.34).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $35.26 | $73,340 | 27% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.82 | $80,750 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Median | $49.36 | $102,670 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $53.47 | $111,220 | 10% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $59.43 | $123,610 | 22% above U.S. median |
How Elkhart ranks
- 95th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 54th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 11 Indiana 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.
What your pay buys in Elkhart
- Overall prices in Elkhart-Goshen run 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 36% below the U.S. average (index 64.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $49.36 median hour buys what $54.65 buys at the national price level, 13% above 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$1,777
- Per year: $88,848
- Per month: $7,404
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Elkhart-Goshen metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Elkhart
| 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).
Open Physical Therapist roles in Indiana
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Physical Therapist - Full Time
Select Medical · Fort Wayne, IN
$77k–$104k/ year
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$65.00–$85.00/ hour
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$39.18–$58.28/ hour
Hospitals in Elkhart
CMS lists 1 hospital in Elkhart, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart General Hospital Elkhart, IN | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mishawaka, IN | 11 mi | $47.74/hr | 51,020 |
| South Bend, IN | 16 mi | $47.74/hr | 103,713 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 45 mi | $46.68/hr | 73,290 |
| Battle Creek, MI | 56 mi | $43.20/hr | 52,205 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 60 mi | $47.41/hr | 273,203 |
| Gary, IN | 72 mi | $50.10/hr | 67,555 |
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Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Elkhart, IN?
Physical Therapists in the Elkhart-Goshen metro area have a median pay of $49.36 per hour, about $102,670 a year. The middle half earn between $38.82 and $53.47 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Elkhart a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?
Elkhart-Goshen ranks 54th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 95th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.
Where do physical therapists work in Elkhart?
CMS lists 1 hospital in Elkhart, led by Elkhart General Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Indiana license to work in Elkhart as a physical therapist?
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Indiana requires for your role with the Indiana 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 Elkhart?
The federal per diem benchmark in Elkhart 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.
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Your PT pay reportElkhart, IN · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- CommonSpirit HealthClarksville, IN · 3 postings$50.93/ hr$39–$61
- Select MedicalClarksville, IN · 3 postings$40.38/ hr$35–$50
- Grandison Management, Inc.Indiana · 8 wage offers$34.89/ hr$34–$36
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$35Median$48.73High$61
7 PT postings with published pay in Indiana, 5 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 7 PT roles
- Physical TherapistPermanent$40.95–$60.91/ hour
- Physical Therapist - Full TimePermanent$77k–$104k/ year
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