PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Physical Therapist
Amedisys · Warwick, RI
$117k–$132k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Physical Therapist jobs in New Bedford, MA
The median physical therapist pay in the New Bedford area is $49.26 per hour ($102,460 a year), with the typical range running from $39.66 to $53.47. 9 open roles with published pay are listed for New Bedford and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 13 hospitals in the New Bedford metro area. The free report below lists employers near New Bedford and what they pay.
- $49.26median pay per hour, Providence
- $40–$53typical range per hour
- 1,830physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 9open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Physical Therapist roles near New Bedford
Roles in other cities of the Providence-Warwick area.
PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Physical Therapist (PT), Med/Surg
LifePoint Health · Warwick, RI
$39.00–$48.00/ hour
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Per diemPosted 15 days ago
Acute Care Physical Therapist-Per Diem
Sturdy Memorial Hospital · Attleboro, MA
$38.07–$59.08/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Physical Therapist - Spaulding Outpatient
Mass General Brigham · Pawtucket, RI
$83k–$120k/ year
Top 25% pay
Per diemPosted 30+ days ago
Physical Therapist (per diem) - Spaulding Outpatient
Mass General Brigham · Pawtucket, RI
$38.30–$57.59/ hour
Per diemPosted 30+ days ago
Physical Therapist (per diem) - Spaulding Outpatient
Mass General Brigham · Providence, RI
$38.30–$57.59/ hour
Per diemPosted 30+ days ago
Physical Therapist (Per Diem) - Spaulding Inpatient
Mass General Brigham · Providence, RI
$38.30–$57.59/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Physical Therapist (PT), ARU
LifePoint Health · Warwick, RI
$39.00–$49.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Physical Therapist - Home Health $15,000 Sign on Bonus
BrightSpring Health Services · Providence, RI
$57.00–$62.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Mass General Brigham | 4 | $47.95 |
| LifePoint Health | 2 | $43.75 |
| Amedisys | 1 | $59.86 |
| Sturdy Memorial Hospital | 1 | $48.58 |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 1 | $59.50 |
Physical Therapist pay in New Bedford, MA
The metro median is in line with the Massachusetts statewide median of $49.17 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 1,830 physical therapists employed in the Providence-Warwick metro area, 2.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.61).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $36.64 | $76,210 | 25% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $39.66 | $82,490 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Median | $49.26 | $102,460 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $53.47 | $111,220 | 10% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $62.87 | $130,770 | 29% above U.S. median |
How New Bedford ranks
- 100th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 239th 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 New Bedford
- Overall prices in Providence-Warwick run 2% above the U.S. average (index 101.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $49.26 median hour buys what $48.40 buys at the national price level, in line with 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 New Bedford paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,773
- Per year: $88,668
- Per month: $7,389
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Providence-Warwick metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in New Bedford
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $126 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,442 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,746 |
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. 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 the Providence-Warwick area
CMS lists 13 hospitals in the Providence-Warwick area, 5 of the 10 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Va Medical Center Providence, RI | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Rhode Island Hospital Providence, RI | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Southcoast Hospitals Group Fall River, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| The Miriam Hospital Providence, RI | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Women & Infants Hospital Of Rhode Island Providence, RI | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Kent County Memorial Hospital Warwick, RI | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Roger Williams Medical Center Providence, RI | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Saint Anne's Hospital Fall River, MA | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Sturdy Memorial Hospital Attleboro, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Brown University Health Morton Hospital Taunton, MA | Acute care | For-profit | 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall River, MA | 9 mi | $49.26/hr | 94,689 |
| Taunton, MA | 19 mi | $49.26/hr | 61,936 |
| Brockton, MA | 29 mi | $48.78/hr | 105,788 |
| Weymouth Town, MA | 38 mi | $48.78/hr | 60,159 |
| Quincy, MA | 42 mi | $48.78/hr | 103,434 |
| Boston, MA | 47 mi | $48.78/hr | 673,458 |
Physical Therapist jobs in Massachusetts · Physical Therapist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Massachusetts
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Massachusetts requires for your role with the Massachusetts licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Massachusetts taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in New Bedford
New Bedford city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in New Bedford, MA?
Physical Therapists in the Providence-Warwick metro area have a median pay of $49.26 per hour, about $102,460 a year. The middle half earn between $39.66 and $53.47 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is New Bedford a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?
Providence-Warwick ranks 239th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 100th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physical therapists in New Bedford?
We list 9 open roles with published pay from 5 employers in the Providence-Warwick area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near New Bedford.
Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in New Bedford as a physical therapist?
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Massachusetts requires for your role with the Massachusetts 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 New Bedford?
The federal per diem benchmark in New Bedford is $126 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,442 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in New Bedford?
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Your PT pay reportNew Bedford, MA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- AmedisysPlymouth, MA · 3 postings$69.71/ hr$60–$85
- Veterans Health AdministrationBrockton, MA · 2 postings$61.35/ hr$49–$75
- Mass General BrighamEast Sandwich, MA · 47 postings$50.45/ hr$34–$70
- UMass Memorial Health CareWorcester, MA · 15 postings$48.15/ hr$32–$65
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$35Median$50.43High$65
94 PT postings with published pay in Massachusetts, 72 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 94 PT roles
- Physical Therapist - PRNPer diem$50.00–$70.00/ hour
- Physical Therapist - PRNPer diem$50.00–$70.00/ hour
+ 92 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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