PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Physical Therapist
CommonSpirit Health · Clarksville, IN
$40.95–$60.91/ hour
New this week
Physical Therapist jobs in Kokomo, IN
Pay for physical therapists in the Kokomo area centers on $48.72 per hour, or about $101,330 a year. The lower quarter earns under $43.99 and the upper quarter over $51.62. That ranks 127th of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 60th of 338 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Kokomo. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Kokomo.
- $48.72median pay per hour, Kokomo
- $44–$52typical range per hour
- 90physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 90cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Physical Therapist pay in Kokomo, IN
The metro median is 2% above the Indiana statewide median of $47.75 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 90 physical therapists employed in the Kokomo metro area, 2.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.50).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $35.51 | $73,860 | 27% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $43.99 | $91,500 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Median | $48.72 | $101,330 | in line with U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $51.62 | $107,370 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $55.79 | $116,040 | 15% above U.S. median |
How Kokomo ranks
- 127th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 60th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd 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 Kokomo
- Overall prices in Kokomo run 10% below the U.S. average (index 89.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 41% below the U.S. average (index 59.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $48.72 median hour buys what $54.35 buys at the national price level, 12% 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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Named employers near Kokomo, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
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Estimated weekly gross$1,754
- Per year: $87,696
- Per month: $7,308
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Kokomo metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Kokomo
| 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
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Kokomo as they open.
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Physical Therapist - Full Time
Select Medical · Fort Wayne, IN
$77k–$104k/ year
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Hospitals in Kokomo
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Kokomo, 2 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension St Vincent Kokomo Kokomo, IN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Community Howard Regional Health Inc. Kokomo, IN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield, IN | 30 mi | $48.05/hr | 62,994 |
| Noblesville, IN | 30 mi | $48.05/hr | 75,239 |
| Carmel, IN | 34 mi | $48.05/hr | 103,606 |
| Anderson, IN | 35 mi | $48.05/hr | 55,851 |
| Fishers, IN | 36 mi | $48.05/hr | 103,986 |
| Lafayette, IN | 39 mi | $42.76/hr | 71,757 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Kokomo, IN?
Physical Therapists in the Kokomo metro area have a median pay of $48.72 per hour, about $101,330 a year. The middle half earn between $43.99 and $51.62 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Kokomo a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?
Kokomo ranks 60th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 127th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.
Where do physical therapists work in Kokomo?
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Kokomo, led by Ascension St Vincent Kokomo. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Indiana license to work in Kokomo 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 Kokomo?
The federal per diem benchmark in Kokomo 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 reportKokomo, 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
+ 5 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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