NH · Nashua · Updated October 15, 2026

Physical Therapist jobs in Nashua, NH

Physical Therapists in the Nashua area earn a median of $47.25 per hour, about $98,280 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $38.98 and $49.19. That ranks 222nd of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 308th of 338 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Nashua. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Nashua.

More open Physical Therapist roles in Nashua

3 more open roles from employers in Nashua. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

Physical Therapist pay in Nashua, NH

The metro median is 1% above the New Hampshire statewide median of $46.73 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 450 physical therapists employed in the Manchester-Nashua 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%$35.47$73,78027% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$38.98$81,08020% below U.S. median
Median$47.25$98,2803% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$49.19$102,3201% above U.S. median
Top 10%$50.84$105,7505% above U.S. median

How Nashua ranks

  • 222nd of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 308th of 338 after adjusting for local prices

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 Nashua

  • Overall prices in Manchester-Nashua run 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 34% above the U.S. average (index 134.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $47.25 median hour buys what $44.72 buys at the national price level, 8% 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 Nashua paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,701
  • Per year: $85,050
  • Per month: $7,088
  • New Hampshire has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Nashua

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$130
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,428
13-week assignment$18,564

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).

Open Physical Therapist roles in New Hampshire

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Nashua as they open.

PermanentPosted 7 days ago

Physical Therapist

Amedisys · Portsmouth, NH

$107k–$131k/ year
  • Homecare Full-Time
  • Req 57595
Top 25% payNew this week
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Hospitals in Nashua

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Nashua, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
St Joseph Hospital
Nashua, NH
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Southern Nh Medical Center
Nashua, NH
Acute careNonprofit2 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
Lowell, MA11 mi$48.78/hr120,418
Methuen, MA16 mi$49.17/hr54,272
Manchester, NH16 mi$47.25/hr116,386
Lawrence, MA17 mi$48.78/hr89,332
Haverhill, MA21 mi$48.78/hr68,291
Waltham, MA28 mi$48.78/hr65,849

Physical Therapist jobs in New Hampshire · Physical Therapist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in New Hampshire

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

New Hampshire does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

New Hampshire state guide

Other healthcare roles in Nashua

Nashua city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do physical therapists make in Nashua, NH?

Physical Therapists in the Manchester-Nashua metro area have a median pay of $47.25 per hour, about $98,280 a year. The middle half earn between $38.98 and $49.19 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Manchester-Nashua ranks 308th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 222nd of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% above the U.S. average.

Where do physical therapists work in Nashua?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Nashua, led by St Joseph Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a New Hampshire license to work in Nashua as a physical therapist?

DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New Hampshire requires for your role with the New Hampshire 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 Nashua?

The federal per diem benchmark in Nashua is $130 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,428 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your PT pay reportNashua, NH · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Southern New Hampshire Medical CenterNashua, NH · 1 wage offer$50.00/ hr$50–$50
  • Grandison Management, Inc.Nashua, NH · 1 wage offer$35.63/ hr$36–$36
  • Select MedicalConway, NH · 7 postings$46.88/ hr$38–$53
  • Grandison Management, Inc.New Hampshire · 5 wage offers$35.63/ hr$35–$36

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$38Median$46.88High$53

10 PT postings with published pay in New Hampshire, 9 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 10 PT roles

  1. Physical Therapist-Outpatient OrthopedicsPermanent
    $85k–$110k/ year
    Select Medical · Union, NH · posted today
  2. Physical Therapist - Outpatient OrthopedicsPermanent
    $85k–$110k/ year
    Select Medical · Glen, NH · posted today

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