Per diemPosted 3 days ago
Physical Therapist
CommonSpirit Health · Omaha, NE
$39.08–$58.14/ hour
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Physical Therapist jobs in Omaha, NE
Pay for physical therapists in the Omaha 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 11 hospitals in Omaha. That ranks 221st of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 138th of 338 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Omaha and what they pay.
- $47.28median pay per hour, Omaha
- $39–$50typical range per hour
- 1,290physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
Open Physical Therapist roles in Omaha
PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Physical Therapist / PT, Home Health
AccentCare · Omaha, NE
$86k–$96k/ year
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3 more open roles from employers in Omaha. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted today
Inpatient Physical Therapist - Full Time
The Nebraska Medical Center · Omaha, NE
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Per diemPosted today
Inpatient Physical Therapist – Casual/PRN
The Nebraska Medical Center · Omaha, NE
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PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Outpatient Physical Therapist - Vestibular Specialist
The Nebraska Medical Center · Omaha, NE
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring physical therapists near Omaha
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| CommonSpirit Health | 1 | $48.61 |
| AccentCare | 1 | $43.75 |
Physical Therapist pay in Omaha, 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 Omaha 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 Omaha
- 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 Omaha 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 Omaha
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $122 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,414 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,382 |
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 Omaha
CMS lists 11 hospitals in Omaha, 5 of the 6 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi Health Bergan Mercy Omaha, NE | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Chi Health Lakeside Omaha, NE | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Omaha Va Medical Center (Va Nebraska Western Iowa Healthcare System) Omaha, NE | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| The Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| The Nebraska Methodist Hospital Omaha, NE | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Chi Health Immanuel Omaha, NE | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Children's Nebraska Omaha, NE | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Midwest Surgical Hospital Llc Omaha, NE | Acute care | Other | Not rated | No |
| Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital Omaha, NE | Acute care | Other | Not rated | Yes |
| Nebraska Spine Hospital, Llc Omaha, NE | Acute care | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue, NE | 10 mi | $47.28/hr | 64,777 |
| Council Bluffs, IA | 11 mi | $47.28/hr | 62,665 |
| Lincoln, NE | 45 mi | $46.29/hr | 300,619 |
| Sioux City, IA | 87 mi | $41.81/hr | 86,875 |
| West Des Moines, IA | 119 mi | $47.17/hr | 73,664 |
| Grand Island, NE | 122 mi | $40.27/hr | 53,250 |
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 Omaha
Omaha city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Omaha, 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 Omaha 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 Omaha?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Omaha. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Omaha.
Do I need a Nebraska license to work in Omaha 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 Omaha?
The federal per diem benchmark in Omaha is $122 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,414 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Omaha?
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Your PT pay reportOmaha, 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
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