Per diemPosted 30+ days ago
Physical Therapist - PRN
Select Medical · Battle Creek, MI
$50.00–$65.00/ hour
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Physical Therapist jobs in Battle Creek, MI
The median physical therapist pay in the Battle Creek area is $43.20 per hour ($89,860 a year), with the typical range running from $38.84 to $50.03. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Battle Creek. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Battle Creek. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Battle Creek.
- $43.20median pay per hour, Battle Creek
- $39–$50typical range per hour
- 90physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 9% below the Michigan statewide median of $47.58 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 90 physical therapists employed in the Battle Creek metro area, 1.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.99).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $34.86 | $72,510 | 28% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.84 | $80,790 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Median | $43.20 | $89,860 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $50.03 | $104,060 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $56.20 | $116,900 | 16% above U.S. median |
How Battle Creek ranks
- 335th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 260th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
- 12th of 14 Michigan 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 Battle Creek
- Overall prices in Battle Creek run 9% below the U.S. average (index 90.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 39% below the U.S. average (index 61.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $43.20 median hour buys what $47.71 buys at the national price level, 2% 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 Battle Creek paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,555
- Per year: $77,760
- Per month: $6,480
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Battle Creek metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Battle Creek
| 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 Battle Creek
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Battle Creek, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronson Battle Creek Hospital Battle Creek, MI | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Battle Creek Va Medical Center Battle Creek, MI | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
| Bronson Behavioral Health Hospital Battle Creek, MI | Psychiatric | For-profit | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo, MI | 18 mi | $46.68/hr | 73,290 |
| Kentwood, MI | 44 mi | $47.67/hr | 54,768 |
| Lansing, MI | 45 mi | $47.53/hr | 114,336 |
| Wyoming, MI | 48 mi | $47.67/hr | 78,559 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 51 mi | $47.67/hr | 200,117 |
| Elkhart, IN | 56 mi | $49.36/hr | 53,690 |
Physical Therapist jobs in Michigan · Physical Therapist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Michigan
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Michigan requires for your role with the Michigan licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Michigan taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Battle Creek, MI?
Physical Therapists in the Battle Creek metro area have a median pay of $43.20 per hour, about $89,860 a year. The middle half earn between $38.84 and $50.03 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Battle Creek a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?
Battle Creek ranks 260th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 335th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physical therapists in Battle Creek?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Battle Creek. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Battle Creek.
Do I need a Michigan license to work in Battle Creek as a physical therapist?
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Michigan requires for your role with the Michigan 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 Battle Creek?
The federal per diem benchmark in Battle Creek 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 Battle Creek?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Battle Creek and across Michigan. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Battle Creek.
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Your PT pay reportBattle Creek, MI · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Great Lakes Home Health Services, Inc.Jackson, MI · 3 wage offers$50.48/ hr$48–$53
- Optimum Plus Home Care LLCSouthfield, MI · 2 wage offers$45.34/ hr$43–$48
- Select MedicalGrand Ledge, MI · 7 postings$45.00/ hr$36–$65
- T.O.N.E. Home Health Services, Inc.Farmington Hills, MI · 3 wage offers$42.55/ hr$41–$43
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$40Median$45.00High$55
7 PT postings with published pay in Michigan, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 7 PT roles
- Physical TherapistPermanent$75k–$95k/ year
- Physical Therapist - Part-TimePermanent$40.00–$50.00/ hour
+ 5 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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