PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Physical Therapist - Full Time
Select Medical · Fort Wayne, IN
$77k–$104k/ year
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Physical Therapist jobs in Fort Wayne, IN
Physical Therapists in the Fort Wayne area earn a median of $47.41 per hour, about $98,620 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $38.51 and $50.52. That ranks 214th of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 148th of 338 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Fort Wayne. The free report below lists employers near Fort Wayne and what they pay.
- $47.41median pay per hour, Fort Wayne
- $39–$51typical range per hour
- 390physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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Per diemPosted 7 days ago
PT / Physical Therapist - Home Health - PRN
BrightSpring Health Services · Fort Wayne, IN
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PermanentPosted 28 days ago
Outpatient Internal Travel Physical Therapist - Indiana
Select Medical · Fort Wayne, IN
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Get my free pay reportPhysical Therapist pay in Fort Wayne, IN
The metro median is 1% below the Indiana statewide median of $47.75 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 390 physical therapists employed in the Fort Wayne metro area, 1.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.08).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $33.65 | $69,990 | 31% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.51 | $80,100 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Median | $47.41 | $98,620 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $50.52 | $105,080 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $61.11 | $127,110 | 26% above U.S. median |
How Fort Wayne ranks
- 214th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 148th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
- 6th 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 Fort Wayne
- Overall prices in Fort Wayne run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 28% below the U.S. average (index 72.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $47.41 median hour buys what $51.21 buys at the national price level, 5% 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.
Estimate your Fort Wayne paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,707
- Per year: $85,338
- Per month: $7,111
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Fort Wayne metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Fort Wayne
| 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 Fort Wayne
CMS lists 7 hospitals in Fort Wayne, 2 of the 4 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dupont Hospital Llc Fort Wayne, IN | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Joseph Health System, Llc Fort Wayne, IN | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Lutheran Hospital Of Indiana Fort Wayne, IN | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Parkview Regional Medical Center Fort Wayne, IN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Orthopaedic Hospital At Parkview North Fort Wayne, IN | Acute care | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Maple Heights Behavioral Health Fort Wayne, IN | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | Yes |
| Park Center, Inc Fort Wayne, IN | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart, IN | 60 mi | $49.36/hr | 53,690 |
| Muncie, IN | 63 mi | $47.80/hr | 65,320 |
| Mishawaka, IN | 67 mi | $47.74/hr | 51,020 |
| Kokomo, IN | 67 mi | $48.72/hr | 60,093 |
| South Bend, IN | 71 mi | $47.74/hr | 103,713 |
| Anderson, IN | 75 mi | $48.05/hr | 55,851 |
Physical Therapist jobs in Indiana · Physical Therapist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Indiana
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.
Indiana taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Fort Wayne
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Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Fort Wayne, IN?
Physical Therapists in the Fort Wayne metro area have a median pay of $47.41 per hour, about $98,620 a year. The middle half earn between $38.51 and $50.52 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Fort Wayne a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?
Fort Wayne ranks 148th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 214th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physical therapists in Fort Wayne?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Fort Wayne. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Fort Wayne.
Do I need a Indiana license to work in Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne?
The federal per diem benchmark in Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne?
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Your PT pay reportFort Wayne, 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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