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Physical Therapist - Full-time
Select Medical · Columbus, OH
$31.00–$54.00/ hour
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Physical Therapist jobs in Columbus, OH
Physical Therapists in the Columbus area earn a median of $48.74 per hour, about $101,390 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $38.67 and $52.43. That ranks 122nd of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 155th of 338 once local prices are factored in. 5 open roles with published pay are listed for Columbus. The free report below lists employers near Columbus and what they pay.
- $48.74median pay per hour, Columbus
- $39–$52typical range per hour
- 2,020physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 5open roles with published pay
Open Physical Therapist roles in Columbus
PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Physical Therapist
Select Medical · Columbus, OH
$75k–$110k/ year
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PermanentPosted 24 days ago
Physical Therapist - Pelvic Health
Select Medical · Columbus, OH
$80k–$110k/ year
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 24 days ago
Physical Therapist - Vestibular/Concussion
Select Medical · Columbus, OH
$80k–$110k/ year
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 24 days ago
Physical Therapist - Up to $15,000 Sign-on Bonus
Select Medical · Columbus, OH
$75k–$110k/ year
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2 more open roles from employers in Columbus. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
Per diemPosted 24 days ago
Physical Therapist - PRN
Select Medical · Columbus, OH
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PermanentPosted 24 days ago
ReVital Physical Therapist
Select Medical · Columbus, OH
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Get my free pay reportPhysical Therapist pay in Columbus, OH
The metro median is 2% above the Ohio statewide median of $47.95 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 2,020 physical therapists employed in the Columbus metro area, 1.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.15).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $36.67 | $76,270 | 25% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.67 | $80,430 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Median | $48.74 | $101,390 | in line with U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $52.43 | $109,050 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $58.17 | $120,990 | 20% above U.S. median |
How Columbus ranks
- 122nd of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 155th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th 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 Columbus
- Overall prices in Columbus run 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $48.74 median hour buys what $51.05 buys at the national price level, 5% 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 Columbus paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,755
- Per year: $87,732
- Per month: $7,311
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Columbus metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Columbus
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $131 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,477 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,201 |
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 Columbus
CMS lists 11 hospitals in Columbus, 2 of the 5 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors Hospital Columbus, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Riverside Methodist Hospital Columbus, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Ohio State University State Health System Columbus, OH | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Grant Medical Center Columbus, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Mount Carmel East & West Columbus, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus, OH | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Mount Carmel Behavioral Health Columbus, OH | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Ohio Hospital For Psychiatry Columbus, OH | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| River Vista Health And Wellness Llc Columbus, OH | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Sun Behavioral Columbus Columbus, OH | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark, OH | 30 mi | $48.74/hr | 51,424 |
| Springfield, OH | 43 mi | $48.60/hr | 58,138 |
| Kettering, OH | 65 mi | $49.15/hr | 57,028 |
| Dayton, OH | 66 mi | $49.15/hr | 136,346 |
| Middletown, OH | 80 mi | $48.11/hr | 52,291 |
| Hamilton, OH | 93 mi | $48.11/hr | 63,953 |
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 Columbus
Columbus city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Columbus, OH?
Physical Therapists in the Columbus metro area have a median pay of $48.74 per hour, about $101,390 a year. The middle half earn between $38.67 and $52.43 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Columbus a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?
Columbus ranks 155th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 122nd of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physical therapists in Columbus?
We list 5 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Columbus. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Columbus.
Do I need a Ohio license to work in Columbus 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 Columbus?
The federal per diem benchmark in Columbus is $131 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,477 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Columbus?
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Your PT pay reportColumbus, OH · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Select MedicalColumbus, OH · 13 postings$44.47/ hr$31–$54
- Grandison Management, Inc.Columbus, OH · 1 wage offer$36.40/ hr$36–$36
- 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
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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