Per diemPosted today
Physical Therapist - PRN
Select Medical · Worcester, MA
$50.00–$70.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Physical Therapist jobs in Worcester, MA
Physical Therapists in the Worcester area earn a median of $50.28 per hour, about $104,580 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $41.45 and $55.69. That ranks 59th of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 218th of 338 once local prices are factored in. 7 open roles with published pay are listed for Worcester. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Worcester.
- $50.28median pay per hour, Worcester
- $41–$56typical range per hour
- 760physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 7open roles with published pay
Open Physical Therapist roles in Worcester
PermanentPosted 15 days ago
Physical Therapist II, 32 Hours Days, University Campus
UMass Memorial Health Care · Worcester, MA
$75k–$136k/ year
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 24 days ago
Physical Therapist I, 40 Hours Evenings, Memorial Campus
UMass Memorial Health Care · Worcester, MA
$72k–$129k/ year
PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Physical Therapist II, 40 Hours Days, University Campus
UMass Memorial Health Care · Worcester, MA
$75k–$136k/ year
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Physical Therapist, 24 hours Days, Memorial Campus
UMass Memorial Health Care · Worcester, MA
$72k–$136k/ year
PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Physical Therapist I [FLOAT], 40 Hours Days, Cross Campus Coverage University, Pavilion, and Memorial
UMass Memorial Health Care · Worcester, MA
$72k–$129k/ year
Per diemPosted 29 days ago
Physical Therapist, Per Diem, Memorial Campus
UMass Memorial Health Care · Worcester, MA
$33.96–$61.14/ hour
More open Physical Therapist roles in Worcester
2 more open roles from employers in Worcester. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health - Weekend
Enhabit Home Health · Worcester, MA
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PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Physical Therapist
Tenet Healthcare · Worcester, MA
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| UMass Memorial Health Care | 6 | $49.10 |
| Select Medical | 1 | $60 |
Physical Therapist pay in Worcester, MA
The metro median is 2% above the Massachusetts statewide median of $49.17 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 760 physical therapists employed in the Worcester metro area, 2.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.33).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $38.56 | $80,200 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $41.45 | $86,220 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Median | $50.28 | $104,580 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $55.69 | $115,840 | 15% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $61.16 | $127,210 | 26% above U.S. median |
How Worcester ranks
- 59th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 218th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd 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 Worcester
- Overall prices in Worcester run 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 13% above the U.S. average (index 113.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $50.28 median hour buys what $49.04 buys at the national price level, 1% 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 Worcester paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,810
- Per year: $90,504
- Per month: $7,542
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Worcester metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Worcester
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $135 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,505 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,565 |
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 Worcester
CMS lists 5 hospitals in Worcester, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umass Memorial Medical Center/University Campus Worcester, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| St Vincent Hospital Worcester, MA | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Adcare Hospital Of Worcester Inc Worcester, MA | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Hospital For Behavioral Medicine Worcester, MA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Worcester Recovery Center And Hospital Worcester, MA | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Framingham, MA | 19 mi | $48.78/hr | 73,361 |
| Waltham, MA | 30 mi | $48.78/hr | 65,849 |
| Newton, MA | 31 mi | $48.78/hr | 90,700 |
| Pawtucket, RI | 35 mi | $49.26/hr | 76,996 |
| Lowell, MA | 36 mi | $48.78/hr | 120,418 |
| Cambridge, MA | 36 mi | $48.78/hr | 121,186 |
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 Worcester
Worcester city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Worcester, MA?
Physical Therapists in the Worcester metro area have a median pay of $50.28 per hour, about $104,580 a year. The middle half earn between $41.45 and $55.69 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Worcester a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?
Worcester ranks 218th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 59th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physical therapists in Worcester?
We list 7 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Worcester. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Worcester.
Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Worcester 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 Worcester?
The federal per diem benchmark in Worcester is $135 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,505 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Worcester?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Worcester and across Massachusetts. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Worcester.
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Your PT pay reportWorcester, MA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- UMass Memorial Health CareWorcester, MA · 15 postings$48.15/ hr$32–$65
- 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
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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