Per diemPosted 3 days ago
Physical Therapist
CommonSpirit Health · Omaha, NE
$39.08–$58.14/ hour
New this week
Physical Therapist jobs in Lincoln, NE
Pay for physical therapists in the Lincoln area centers on $46.29 per hour, or about $96,280 a year. The lower quarter earns under $37.81 and the upper quarter over $48.25. That ranks 272nd of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 173rd of 338 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in Lincoln. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Lincoln.
- $46.29median pay per hour, Lincoln
- $38–$48typical range per hour
- 460physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 92cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Physical Therapist pay in Lincoln, NE
The metro median is in line with the Nebraska statewide median of $46.41 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 460 physical therapists employed in the Lincoln metro area, 2.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.57).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $36.88 | $76,710 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $37.81 | $78,640 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Median | $46.29 | $96,280 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $48.25 | $100,360 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $51.91 | $107,970 | 7% above U.S. median |
How Lincoln ranks
- 272nd of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 173rd of 338 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd 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 Lincoln
- Overall prices in Lincoln run 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 16% below the U.S. average (index 84.2).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $46.29 median hour buys what $50.55 buys at the national price level, 4% 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$1,666
- Per year: $83,322
- Per month: $6,944
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Lincoln metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Lincoln
| 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).
Open Physical Therapist roles in Nebraska
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Lincoln as they open.
PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Physical Therapist / PT, Home Health
AccentCare · Omaha, NE
$86k–$96k/ year
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Physical Therapist (PT)
Avera Health · O'Neill, NE
$37.25–$56.25/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Physical Therapist
Avera Health · O'Neill, NE
$37.25–$56.25/ hour
Hospitals in Lincoln
CMS lists 5 hospitals in Lincoln, 2 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi Health Nebraska Heart Lincoln, NE | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | No |
| Chi Health St. Elizabeth Lincoln, NE | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Bryan Medical Center Lincoln, NE | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Lincoln Surgical Hospital Lincoln, NE | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Lincoln Regional Center Lincoln, NE | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue, NE | 45 mi | $47.28/hr | 64,777 |
| Omaha, NE | 45 mi | $47.28/hr | 489,265 |
| Council Bluffs, IA | 52 mi | $47.28/hr | 62,665 |
| Grand Island, NE | 88 mi | $40.27/hr | 53,250 |
| Manhattan, KS | 112 mi | $46.45/hr | 54,700 |
| Sioux City, IA | 117 mi | $41.81/hr | 86,875 |
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 Lincoln
Lincoln city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Lincoln, NE?
Physical Therapists in the Lincoln metro area have a median pay of $46.29 per hour, about $96,280 a year. The middle half earn between $37.81 and $48.25 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Lincoln a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?
Lincoln ranks 173rd of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 272nd of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.
Where do physical therapists work in Lincoln?
CMS lists 5 hospitals in Lincoln, led by Chi Health Nebraska Heart. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Nebraska license to work in Lincoln 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 Lincoln?
The federal per diem benchmark in Lincoln 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 Lincoln?
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Your PT pay reportLincoln, 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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