PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Sports Physical Therapist, Day Shift, Outpatient Rehab
Adventist Health · Rockville, MD
$97k–$111k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Physical Therapist jobs in Frederick, MD
Physical Therapists in the Frederick area earn a median of $50.42 per hour, about $104,860 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $45.36 and $60.03. That ranks 57th of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 286th of 338 once local prices are factored in. 7 open roles with published pay are listed for Frederick and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Frederick.
- $50.42median pay per hour, Washington
- $45–$60typical range per hour
- 4,670physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 7open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Physical Therapist roles near Frederick
Roles in other cities of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area.
PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Physical Therapist - Outpatient
Select Medical · Alexandria, VA
$84k–$105k/ year
New this week
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PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Physical Therapist - Outpatient Orthopedics
Select Medical · Vienna, VA
$84k–$105k/ year
New this week
PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Physical Therapist - Outpatient Orthopedics
Select Medical · Alexandria, VA
$84k–$105k/ year
PermanentPosted 15 days ago
PT / Physical Therapist - Home Health - New Grads Welcome!
BrightSpring Health Services · Gaithersburg, MD
$47.61–$71.52/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 22 days ago
Visiting Physical Therapist (PT), Per Visit, Home Health - Rockville
Adventist Health · Rockville, MD
$34.58–$51.87/ hour
PermanentPosted 22 days ago
Visiting Physical Therapist (PT), PT Days, Home Health - Rockville
Adventist Health · Rockville, MD
$34.58–$51.87/ hour
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring physical therapists near Frederick
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Adventist Health | 3 | $43.22 |
| Select Medical | 3 | $45.43 |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 1 | $59.56 |
Physical Therapist pay in Frederick, MD
The metro median is 1% above the Maryland statewide median of $50.16 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 4,670 physical therapists employed in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.93).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $39.36 | $81,870 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $45.36 | $94,350 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Median | $50.42 | $104,860 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $60.03 | $124,860 | 24% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $66.48 | $138,280 | 37% above U.S. median |
How Frederick ranks
- 57th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 286th 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 Frederick
- Overall prices in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria run 9% above the U.S. average (index 108.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 51% above the U.S. average (index 151.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $50.42 median hour buys what $46.31 buys at the national price level, 5% below 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 Frederick paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,815
- Per year: $90,756
- Per month: $7,563
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Frederick
| 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 Frederick
CMS lists 1 hospital in Frederick, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Health Hospital Frederick, MD | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaithersburg, MD | 23 mi | $50.42/hr | 70,686 |
| Rockville, MD | 28 mi | $50.42/hr | 68,417 |
| Baltimore, MD | 44 mi | $49.73/hr | 568,271 |
| Harrisburg, PA | 65 mi | $47.54/hr | 50,649 |
| Lancaster, PA | 73 mi | $47.81/hr | 58,441 |
| Reading, PA | 101 mi | $46.91/hr | 96,000 |
Physical Therapist jobs in Maryland · Physical Therapist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Maryland
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Maryland requires for your role with the Maryland licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Maryland taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Frederick
Frederick city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Frederick, MD?
Physical Therapists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area have a median pay of $50.42 per hour, about $104,860 a year. The middle half earn between $45.36 and $60.03 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Frederick a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria ranks 286th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 57th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physical therapists in Frederick?
We list 7 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Frederick.
Do I need a Maryland license to work in Frederick as a physical therapist?
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Maryland requires for your role with the Maryland 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 Frederick?
The federal per diem benchmark in Frederick 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 Frederick?
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Your PT pay reportFrederick, MD · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- BrightSpring Health ServicesGAITHERSBURG, MD · 3 postings$59.56/ hr$48–$72
- Select MedicalWestminster, MD · 4 postings$48.44/ hr$38–$60
- University of Maryland Medical SystemLa Plata, MD · 3 postings$48.36/ hr$39–$64
- Tender Touch Rehab Services LLCBaltimore, MD · 2 wage offers$47.20/ hr$45–$50
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$35Median$45.17High$59
25 PT postings with published pay in Maryland, 22 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 25 PT roles
- Sports Physical Therapist, Day Shift, Outpatient RehabPermanent$97k–$111k/ year
- Physical Therapist IIPermanent$42.64–$64.00/ hour
+ 23 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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