Per diemPosted 3 days ago
Physical Therapist
CommonSpirit Health · Omaha, NE
$39.08–$58.14/ hour
New this week
Physical Therapist jobs in Council Bluffs, IA
Physical Therapists in the Council Bluffs area earn a median of $47.28 per hour, about $98,340 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $38.59 and $49.94. That ranks 221st of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 138th of 338 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Council Bluffs and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Council Bluffs and what they pay.
- $47.28median pay per hour, Omaha
- $39–$50typical range per hour
- 1,290physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Physical Therapist roles near Council Bluffs
Roles in other cities of the Omaha area.
PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Physical Therapist / PT, Home Health
AccentCare · Omaha, NE
$86k–$96k/ year
New this week
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| CommonSpirit Health | 1 | $48.61 |
| AccentCare | 1 | $43.75 |
Physical Therapist pay in Council Bluffs, IA
The metro median is 3% above the Iowa statewide median of $46.10 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 1,290 physical therapists employed in the Omaha metro area, 2.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.63).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $37.81 | $78,640 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.59 | $80,270 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Median | $47.28 | $98,340 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $49.94 | $103,880 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $55.64 | $115,730 | 15% above U.S. median |
How Council Bluffs ranks
- 221st of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 138th 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 Council Bluffs
- Overall prices in Omaha run 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 14% below the U.S. average (index 86.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $47.28 median hour buys what $51.44 buys at the national price level, 6% 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 Council Bluffs paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,702
- Per year: $85,104
- Per month: $7,092
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Omaha metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Council Bluffs
| 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 Council Bluffs
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Council Bluffs, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi Health Mercy Council Bluffs Council Bluffs, IA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Methodist Jennie Edmundson Council Bluffs, IA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue, NE | 8 mi | $47.28/hr | 64,777 |
| Omaha, NE | 11 mi | $47.28/hr | 489,265 |
| Lincoln, NE | 52 mi | $46.29/hr | 300,619 |
| Sioux City, IA | 91 mi | $41.81/hr | 86,875 |
| West Des Moines, IA | 110 mi | $47.17/hr | 73,664 |
| St. Joseph, MO | 116 mi | $48.76/hr | 71,098 |
Physical Therapist jobs in Iowa · Physical Therapist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Iowa
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Iowa requires for your role with the Iowa 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 Council Bluffs, IA?
Physical Therapists in the Omaha metro area have a median pay of $47.28 per hour, about $98,340 a year. The middle half earn between $38.59 and $49.94 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Council Bluffs a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?
Omaha ranks 138th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 221st of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physical therapists in Council Bluffs?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Omaha area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Council Bluffs.
Do I need a Iowa license to work in Council Bluffs as a physical therapist?
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Iowa requires for your role with the Iowa 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 Council Bluffs?
The federal per diem benchmark in Council Bluffs 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 Council Bluffs?
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Your PT pay reportCouncil Bluffs, IA · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- UnityPoint at HomeCedar Rapids, IA · 1 wage offer$52.98/ hr$53–$53
- Select MedicalState Center, IA · 2 postings$44.55/ hr$35–$55
- UnityPoint At HomeFort Dodge, IA · 1 wage offer$40.66/ hr$41–$41
- Grandison Management, Inc.Iowa · 7 wage offers$32.09/ hr$32–$32
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$32Median$32.09High$34
10 employer-reported wage offers for PT in federal filings in Iowa, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 2 PT roles
- Physical Therapist - PRNPer diem$40.00–$55.00/ hour
- Physical TherapistPermanent$73k–$100k/ year
Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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