PermanentPosted 23 days ago
Home Care Physical Therapist
Mass General Brigham · Northampton, MA
$72k–$109k/ year
Physical Therapist jobs in Northampton, MA
Pay for physical therapists in the Northampton area centers on $51.37 per hour, or about $106,840 a year. The lower quarter earns under $47.32 and the upper quarter over $51.37. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Northampton. That ranks 43rd of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 147th of 338 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Northampton.
- $51.37median pay per hour, Amherst Town
- $47–$51typical range per hour
- 110physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay
Open Physical Therapist roles in Northampton
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Home Care Physical Therapist
Mass General Brigham · Northampton, MA
$72k–$109k/ year
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Physical Therapist-Home Care
Mass General Brigham · Northampton, MA
$70k–$109k/ year
More open Physical Therapist roles in Northampton
1 more open role from employers in Northampton. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted 24 days ago
Physical Therapist (PT) - Mobile Outpatient
Genesis Healthcare · Northampton, MA
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Get my free pay reportPhysical Therapist pay in Northampton, MA
The metro median is 4% above the Massachusetts statewide median of $49.17 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 110 physical therapists employed in the Amherst Town-Northampton metro area, 1.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.98).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $39.88 | $82,950 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $47.32 | $98,430 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Median | $51.37 | $106,840 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $51.37 | $106,850 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $60.47 | $125,780 | 25% above U.S. median |
How Northampton ranks
- 43rd of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 147th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 5 Massachusetts 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 Northampton
- Overall prices in Amherst Town-Northampton run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $51.37 median hour buys what $51.25 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 Northampton paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,849
- Per year: $92,466
- Per month: $7,706
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Amherst Town-Northampton metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Northampton
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $157 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,659 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,567 |
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 Northampton
CMS lists 1 hospital in Northampton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,The Northampton, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicopee, MA | 12 mi | $48.11/hr | 55,381 |
| Springfield, MA | 16 mi | $48.11/hr | 154,888 |
| Hartford, CT | 39 mi | $50.18/hr | 122,129 |
| Worcester, MA | 44 mi | $50.28/hr | 211,286 |
| New Britain, CT | 45 mi | $49.87/hr | 75,871 |
| Bristol, CT | 47 mi | $49.87/hr | 62,195 |
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 Northampton
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Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Northampton, MA?
Physical Therapists in the Amherst Town-Northampton metro area have a median pay of $51.37 per hour, about $106,840 a year. The middle half earn between $47.32 and $51.37 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Northampton a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?
Amherst Town-Northampton ranks 147th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 43rd of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physical therapists in Northampton?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Northampton. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Northampton.
Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Northampton 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 Northampton?
The federal per diem benchmark in Northampton is $157 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,659 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Northampton?
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Your PT pay reportNorthampton, 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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