NJ · Pennington · Updated October 15, 2026

Physical Therapist jobs in Pennington, NJ

Pay for physical therapists in the Pennington area centers on $49.92 per hour, or about $103,830 a year. The lower quarter earns under $44.12 and the upper quarter over $56.06. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Pennington. That ranks 69th of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 240th of 338 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Pennington.

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Physical Therapist pay in Pennington, NJ

The metro median is 2% below the New Jersey statewide median of $51.11 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 280 physical therapists employed in the Trenton-Princeton metro area, 1.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.72).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$38.15$79,35021% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$44.12$91,7709% below U.S. median
Median$49.92$103,8303% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$56.06$116,60015% above U.S. median
Top 10%$59.52$123,80023% above U.S. median

How Pennington ranks

  • 69th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 240th 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 Pennington

  • Overall prices in Trenton-Princeton run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 35% above the U.S. average (index 135.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $49.92 median hour buys what $48.38 buys at the national price level, in line with 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 Pennington paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,797
  • Per year: $89,856
  • Per month: $7,488

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

Travel assignment per diem in Pennington

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$138
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,568
13-week assignment$20,384

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 Pennington

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Capital Health Medical Center - Hopewell
Pennington, NJ
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
Trenton, NJ7 mi$49.92/hr91,193
New Brunswick, NJ21 mi$50.71/hr57,487
Plainfield, NJ28 mi$50.71/hr56,507
Philadelphia, PA28 mi$49.93/hr1,573,916
Perth Amboy, NJ30 mi$50.71/hr56,939
Camden, NJ32 mi$49.93/hr71,749

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.

New Jersey state guide

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Common questions

How much do physical therapists make in Pennington, NJ?

Physical Therapists in the Trenton-Princeton metro area have a median pay of $49.92 per hour, about $103,830 a year. The middle half earn between $44.12 and $56.06 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Trenton-Princeton ranks 240th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 69th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring physical therapists in Pennington?

We list 5 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Pennington. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Pennington.

Do I need a New Jersey license to work in Pennington 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 Pennington?

The federal per diem benchmark in Pennington is $138 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,568 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Pennington?

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

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Capital Health SystemPennington, NJ · 5 postings$49.19/ hr$40–$57
  • 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

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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