MT · Bozeman · Updated October 15, 2026

Physical Therapist jobs in Bozeman, MT

The median physical therapist pay in the Bozeman area is $46.26 per hour ($96,220 a year), with the typical range running from $40.29 to $50.90. That ranks 274th of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 304th of 338 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Bozeman. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Bozeman.

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Physical Therapist pay in Bozeman, MT

The metro median is 4% above the Montana statewide median of $44.67 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 160 physical therapists employed in the Bozeman metro area, 2.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.38).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$40.21$83,64017% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$40.29$83,80017% below U.S. median
Median$46.26$96,2205% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$50.90$105,8705% above U.S. median
Top 10%$57.48$119,56018% above U.S. median

How Bozeman ranks

  • 274th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 304th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 5 Montana 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.

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What your pay buys in Bozeman

  • Overall prices in Bozeman run 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 39% above the U.S. average (index 139.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $46.26 median hour buys what $45.13 buys at the national price level, 7% 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 Bozeman paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,665
  • Per year: $83,268
  • Per month: $6,939

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Bozeman metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Bozeman

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$221
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$2,107
13-week assignment$27,391

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 Bozeman

CMS lists 1 hospital in Bozeman, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital
Bozeman, MT
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Physical Therapist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Billings, MT121 mi$47.96/hr121,483
Great Falls, MT126 mi$39.65/hr60,013
Idaho Falls, ID159 mi$38.76/hr69,523
Missoula, MT164 mi$39.84/hr78,204
Pocatello, ID206 mi$38.92/hr58,231
Boise City, ID292 mi$45.98/hr237,963

Physical Therapist jobs in Montana · Physical Therapist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Montana

DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Montana requires for your role with the Montana licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Montana taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Montana state guide

Other healthcare roles in Bozeman

Bozeman city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do physical therapists make in Bozeman, MT?

Physical Therapists in the Bozeman metro area have a median pay of $46.26 per hour, about $96,220 a year. The middle half earn between $40.29 and $50.90 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Bozeman a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?

Bozeman ranks 304th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 274th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.

Where do physical therapists work in Bozeman?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Bozeman, led by Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Montana license to work in Bozeman as a physical therapist?

DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Montana requires for your role with the Montana 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 Bozeman?

The federal per diem benchmark in Bozeman is $221 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,107 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Bozeman?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Northeast Montana Health ServicesPoplar, MT · 1 wage offer$45.00/ hr$45–$45
  • El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 3 postings$73.08/ hr$63–$83
  • AmedisysPlymouth, MA · 3 postings$69.71/ hr$60–$85
  • NewYork-PresbyterianNew York · 4 postings$68.41/ hr$56–$81

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