NJ · Bayonne · Updated October 15, 2026

Physical Therapist jobs in Bayonne, NJ

Physical Therapists in the Bayonne area earn a median of $50.71 per hour, about $105,470 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $42.53 and $60.51. That ranks 53rd of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 306th of 338 once local prices are factored in. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Bayonne and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Bayonne and what they pay.

Open Physical Therapist roles near Bayonne

Roles in other cities of the New York-Newark-Jersey City area.

PermanentPosted 20 days ago

Physical Therapist

Centrastate Healthcare System · Freehold, NJ

$82k–$139k/ year
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Who is hiring physical therapists near Bayonne

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation1$45.14
Centrastate Healthcare System1$53.16
Saint Lukes University Health Network1$48.66

Physical Therapist pay in Bayonne, NJ

The metro median is 1% below the New Jersey statewide median of $51.11 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 15,750 physical therapists employed in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area, 1.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.04).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$36.82$76,59024% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$42.53$88,46012% below U.S. median
Median$50.71$105,4704% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$60.51$125,86025% above U.S. median
Top 10%$66.02$137,32036% above U.S. median

How Bayonne ranks

  • 53rd of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 306th 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.

What your pay buys in Bayonne

  • Overall prices in New York-Newark-Jersey City run 13% above the U.S. average (index 112.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 49% above the U.S. average (index 148.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $50.71 median hour buys what $45.05 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 Bayonne paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,826
  • Per year: $91,278
  • Per month: $7,606

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Bayonne

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$156
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,694
13-week assignment$22,022

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 Bayonne

CMS lists 1 hospital in Bayonne, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Carepoint Health - Bayonne Medical Center
Bayonne, NJ
Acute careNonprofit1 of 5No

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
Jersey City, NJ4 mi$50.71/hr302,824
Elizabeth, NJ4 mi$50.71/hr140,413

Physical Therapist jobs in New Jersey · Physical Therapist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in New Jersey

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

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

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Other healthcare roles in Bayonne

Bayonne city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do physical therapists make in Bayonne, NJ?

Physical Therapists in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area have a median pay of $50.71 per hour, about $105,470 a year. The middle half earn between $42.53 and $60.51 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

New York-Newark-Jersey City ranks 306th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 53rd of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 13% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring physical therapists in Bayonne?

We list 3 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Bayonne.

Do I need a New Jersey license to work in Bayonne as a physical therapist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Bayonne is $156 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,694 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Bayonne?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Pain And Disability InstituteJersey City, NJ · 2 wage offers$65.00/ hr$65–$65
  • Ultra Comprehensive Physical Therapy, LLCClifton, NJ · 2 wage offers$61.25/ hr$55–$70
  • Centrastate Healthcare SystemMarlboro, NJ · 3 postings$53.16/ hr$39–$67
  • Seaview Orthopaedics & Medical Associates, LLPOcean, NJ · 2 wage offers$50.95/ hr$49–$53

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

2What they are offering now

Low$38Median$47.12High$56

34 PT postings with published pay in New Jersey, 31 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 34 PT roles

  1. Physical TherapistPermanent
    $80k–$100k/ year
    Select Medical · Manahawkin, NJ · posted today
  2. Physical Therapist-Permanent
    $80k–$110k/ year
    Select Medical · Pennsville, NJ · posted 2 days ago

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