Per diemPosted 10 days ago
Physical Therapist - Outpatient General Practice (Casual) - Bismarck
Essentia Health · Bismarck, ND
$38.22–$57.33/ hour
Top 25% pay
Physical Therapist jobs in Bismarck, ND
The median physical therapist pay in the Bismarck area is $39.00 per hour ($81,110 a year), with the typical range running from $37.57 to $47.98. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Bismarck. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Bismarck. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Bismarck.
- $39.00median pay per hour, Bismarck
- $38–$48typical range per hour
- 200physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 6% below the North Dakota statewide median of $41.43 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 200 physical therapists employed in the Bismarck metro area, 2.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.76).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $35.90 | $74,670 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $37.57 | $78,150 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Median | $39.00 | $81,110 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $47.98 | $99,800 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $48.73 | $101,360 | in line with U.S. median |
How Bismarck ranks
- 367th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 325th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 4 North Dakota 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 Bismarck
- Overall prices in Bismarck run 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 16% below the U.S. average (index 84.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $39.00 median hour buys what $42.85 buys at the national price level, 12% 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 Bismarck paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,404
- Per year: $70,200
- Per month: $5,850
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Bismarck metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Bismarck
| 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).
Hospitals in Bismarck
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Bismarck, 2 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi St Alexius Health Bismarck, ND | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Sanford Medical Center Bismarck Bismarck, ND | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND | 186 mi | $41.10/hr | 136,285 |
| Grand Forks, ND | 188 mi | $41.10/hr | 59,845 |
| Rapid City, SD | 224 mi | $44.37/hr | 79,894 |
| St. Cloud, MN | 328 mi | $45.78/hr | 72,145 |
| Maple Grove, MN | 370 mi | $47.54/hr | 72,739 |
| Plymouth, MN | 372 mi | $47.54/hr | 78,551 |
Physical Therapist jobs in North Dakota · Physical Therapist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in North Dakota
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what North Dakota requires for your role with the North Dakota licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
North Dakota taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Bismarck, ND?
Physical Therapists in the Bismarck metro area have a median pay of $39.00 per hour, about $81,110 a year. The middle half earn between $37.57 and $47.98 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Bismarck a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?
Bismarck ranks 325th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 367th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physical therapists in Bismarck?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Bismarck. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Bismarck.
Do I need a North Dakota license to work in Bismarck as a physical therapist?
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what North Dakota requires for your role with the North Dakota 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 Bismarck?
The federal per diem benchmark in Bismarck 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 Bismarck?
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Your PT pay reportBismarck, ND · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Essentia HealthFargo, ND · 5 postings$47.77/ hr$35–$57
- CommonSpirit HealthGarrison, ND · 2 postings$44.30/ hr$34–$57
- Trinity HealthMinot, ND · 1 wage offer$33.58/ hr$34–$34
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$35Median$47.73High$57
8 PT postings with published pay in North Dakota, 8 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 8 PT roles
- Physical TherapistPermanent$75k–$116k/ year
- Physical TherapistPer diem$33.63–$48.17/ hour
+ 6 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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