Per diemPosted 3 days ago
Physical Therapist
CommonSpirit Health · Omaha, NE
$39.08–$58.14/ hour
New this week
Physical Therapist jobs in Bellevue, NE
Pay for physical therapists in the Bellevue area centers on $47.28 per hour, or about $98,340 a year. The lower quarter earns under $38.59 and the upper quarter over $49.94. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Bellevue. That ranks 221st of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 138th of 338 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Bellevue.
- $47.28median pay per hour, Omaha
- $39–$50typical range per hour
- 1,290physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Physical Therapist roles near Bellevue
Roles in other cities of the Omaha area.
PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Physical Therapist / PT, Home Health
AccentCare · Omaha, NE
$86k–$96k/ year
New this week
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| CommonSpirit Health | 1 | $48.61 |
| AccentCare | 1 | $43.75 |
Physical Therapist pay in Bellevue, NE
The metro median is 2% above the Nebraska statewide median of $46.41 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 1,290 physical therapists employed in the Omaha metro area, 2.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.63).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $37.81 | $78,640 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.59 | $80,270 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Median | $47.28 | $98,340 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $49.94 | $103,880 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $55.64 | $115,730 | 15% above U.S. median |
How Bellevue ranks
- 221st of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 138th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 3 Nebraska 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 Bellevue
- Overall prices in Omaha run 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 14% below the U.S. average (index 86.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $47.28 median hour buys what $51.44 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 Bellevue paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,702
- Per year: $85,104
- Per month: $7,092
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Omaha metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Bellevue
| 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 Bellevue
CMS lists 1 hospital in Bellevue, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue Medical Center Bellevue, NE | Acute care | For-profit | 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council Bluffs, IA | 8 mi | $47.28/hr | 62,665 |
| Omaha, NE | 10 mi | $47.28/hr | 489,265 |
| Lincoln, NE | 45 mi | $46.29/hr | 300,619 |
| Sioux City, IA | 96 mi | $41.81/hr | 86,875 |
| St. Joseph, MO | 112 mi | $48.76/hr | 71,098 |
| West Des Moines, IA | 115 mi | $47.17/hr | 73,664 |
Physical Therapist jobs in Nebraska · Physical Therapist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Nebraska
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Nebraska requires for your role with the Nebraska licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Nebraska taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Bellevue
Bellevue city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Bellevue, NE?
Physical Therapists in the Omaha metro area have a median pay of $47.28 per hour, about $98,340 a year. The middle half earn between $38.59 and $49.94 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Bellevue a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?
Omaha ranks 138th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 221st of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physical therapists in Bellevue?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Omaha area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Bellevue.
Do I need a Nebraska license to work in Bellevue as a physical therapist?
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Nebraska requires for your role with the Nebraska 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 Bellevue?
The federal per diem benchmark in Bellevue 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 Bellevue?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Bellevue and across Nebraska. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Bellevue.
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Your PT pay reportBellevue, NE · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- North Platte, Nebraska Hospital CorporationNorth Platte, NE · 1 wage offer$47.41/ hr$47–$47
- Avera HealthO'Neill, NE · 2 postings$46.75/ hr$37–$56
- Webster County Community HospitalRed Cloud, NE · 2 wage offers$35.75/ hr$35–$37
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$37Median$46.75High$58
4 PT postings with published pay in Nebraska, 2 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 4 PT roles
- Physical TherapistPer diem$39.08–$58.14/ hour
- Physical Therapist / PT, Home HealthPermanent$86k–$96k/ year
+ 2 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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