IN · Jeffersonville · Updated October 15, 2026

Physical Therapist jobs in Jeffersonville, IN

Pay for physical therapists in the Jeffersonville area centers on $47.54 per hour, or about $98,880 a year. The lower quarter earns under $37.91 and the upper quarter over $52.29. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Jeffersonville. That ranks 205th of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 154th of 338 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Jeffersonville.

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Physical Therapist pay in Jeffersonville, IN

The metro median is in line with the Indiana statewide median of $47.75 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 1,300 physical therapists employed in the Louisville/Jefferson County metro area, 1.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.17).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$29.00$60,32040% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.91$78,85022% below U.S. median
Median$47.54$98,8802% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$52.29$108,7608% above U.S. median
Top 10%$55.41$115,25014% above U.S. median

How Jeffersonville ranks

  • 205th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 154th 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 Jeffersonville

  • Overall prices in Louisville/Jefferson County run 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 78.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $47.54 median hour buys what $51.08 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 Jeffersonville paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,711
  • Per year: $85,572
  • Per month: $7,131

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

Travel assignment per diem in Jeffersonville

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 Jeffersonville

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Jeffersonville, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Norton Clark Hospital
Jeffersonville, IN
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Wellstone Regional Hospital
Jeffersonville, IN
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedYes

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
Louisville, KY12 mi$47.54/hr640,796
Columbus, IN62 mi$38.17/hr51,970
Lexington, KY70 mi$41.40/hr329,437
Bloomington, IN73 mi$46.55/hr79,986
Cincinnati, OH85 mi$48.11/hr314,915
Owensboro, KY87 mi$45.41/hr60,675

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.

Indiana state guide

Other healthcare roles in Jeffersonville

Jeffersonville city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do physical therapists make in Jeffersonville, IN?

Physical Therapists in the Louisville/Jefferson County metro area have a median pay of $47.54 per hour, about $98,880 a year. The middle half earn between $37.91 and $52.29 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Louisville/Jefferson County ranks 154th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 205th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring physical therapists in Jeffersonville?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Jeffersonville. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Jeffersonville.

Do I need a Indiana license to work in Jeffersonville 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 Jeffersonville?

The federal per diem benchmark in Jeffersonville 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 Jeffersonville?

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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

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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

  1. Physical TherapistPermanent
    $40.95–$60.91/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Clarksville, IN · posted 3 days ago
  2. Physical Therapist - Full TimePermanent
    $77k–$104k/ year
    Select Medical · Fort Wayne, IN · posted 3 days ago

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