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CommonSpirit Health · Florence, KY
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Physical Therapist jobs in Cincinnati, OH
The median physical therapist pay in the Cincinnati area is $48.11 per hour ($100,070 a year), with the typical range running from $39.99 to $52.66. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Cincinnati and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 13 hospitals in Cincinnati. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Cincinnati.
- $48.11median pay per hour, Cincinnati
- $40–$53typical range per hour
- 1,700physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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Per diemPosted 2 days ago
Physical Therapist (PT) - Acute Care - Anderson Hospital - PRN
Bon Secours Mercy Health · Cincinnati, OH
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Physical Therapist - $10K Sign-on Bonus
Select Medical · Cincinnati, OH
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Physical Therapist- Clifton Outpatient
TriHealth · Cincinnati, OH
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Get my free pay reportPhysical Therapist pay in Cincinnati, OH
The metro median is in line with the Ohio statewide median of $47.95 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 1,700 physical therapists employed in the Cincinnati metro area, 1.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.96).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $36.96 | $76,880 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $39.99 | $83,180 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Median | $48.11 | $100,070 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $52.66 | $109,530 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $59.49 | $123,740 | 22% above U.S. median |
How Cincinnati ranks
- 173rd of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 178th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
- 8th of 12 Ohio 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 Cincinnati
- Overall prices in Cincinnati run 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $48.11 median hour buys what $50.45 buys at the national price level, 4% 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 Cincinnati paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,732
- Per year: $86,598
- Per month: $7,216
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Cincinnati metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Cincinnati
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $163 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,743 |
| 13-week assignment | $22,659 |
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 Cincinnati
CMS lists 13 hospitals in Cincinnati, 6 of the 8 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Hospital Cincinnati, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Cincinnati Va Medical Center Cincinnati, OH | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Good Samaritan Hospital Cincinnati, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Mercy Health - West Hospital Cincinnati, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Mercy Health-Anderson Hospital Cincinnati, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health Cincinnati, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Bethesda North Cincinnati, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| University Of Cincinnati Medical Center, Llc Cincinnati, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati, OH | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Assurance Health Cincinnati Llc Cincinnati, OH | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | Not rated | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton, OH | 18 mi | $48.11/hr | 63,953 |
| Middletown, OH | 26 mi | $48.11/hr | 52,291 |
| Kettering, OH | 43 mi | $49.15/hr | 57,028 |
| Dayton, OH | 47 mi | $49.15/hr | 136,346 |
| Springfield, OH | 66 mi | $48.60/hr | 58,138 |
| Columbus, IN | 76 mi | $38.17/hr | 51,970 |
Physical Therapist jobs in Ohio · Physical Therapist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Ohio
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Ohio requires for your role with the Ohio licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Ohio taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Cincinnati
Cincinnati city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Cincinnati, OH?
Physical Therapists in the Cincinnati metro area have a median pay of $48.11 per hour, about $100,070 a year. The middle half earn between $39.99 and $52.66 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Cincinnati a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?
Cincinnati ranks 178th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 173rd of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physical therapists in Cincinnati?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Cincinnati area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Cincinnati.
Do I need a Ohio license to work in Cincinnati as a physical therapist?
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Ohio requires for your role with the Ohio 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 Cincinnati?
The federal per diem benchmark in Cincinnati is $163 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,743 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Cincinnati?
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Your PT pay reportCincinnati, OH · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- University Hospitals Home Care Services, Inc.Warrensville Heights, OH · 1 wage offer$49.86/ hr$50–$50
- Functional Pathways of TN, LLCCenterville, OH · 1 wage offer$47.50/ hr$48–$48
- OVATION Rehabilitation Services, LLCCanal Fulton, OH · 1 wage offer$47.50/ hr$45–$50
- Select MedicalColumbus, OH · 13 postings$44.47/ hr$31–$54
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$36Median$44.47High$53
14 PT postings with published pay in Ohio, 13 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 14 PT roles
- Physical Therapist - Full-timePermanent$31.00–$54.00/ hour
- Physical TherapistPermanent$75k–$110k/ year
+ 12 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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