OH · Hamilton · Updated October 15, 2026

Physical Therapist jobs in Hamilton, OH

Pay for physical therapists in the Hamilton area centers on $48.11 per hour, or about $100,070 a year. The lower quarter earns under $39.99 and the upper quarter over $52.66. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Hamilton. That ranks 173rd of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 178th of 338 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Hamilton.

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CommonSpirit Health · Florence, KY

$43.10–$64.11/ hour
  • Part Time
  • Req 101613801232
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Physical Therapist pay in Hamilton, 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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$36.96$76,88024% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$39.99$83,18018% below U.S. median
Median$48.11$100,0701% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$52.66$109,5308% above U.S. median
Top 10%$59.49$123,74022% above U.S. median

How Hamilton 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 Hamilton

  • 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$124
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,386
13-week assignment$18,018

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 Hamilton

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Fort Hamilton Hughes Memorial Hospital
Hamilton, OH
Acute careNonprofit3 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
Middletown, OH13 mi$48.11/hr52,291
Cincinnati, OH18 mi$48.11/hr314,915
Kettering, OH30 mi$49.15/hr57,028
Dayton, OH33 mi$49.15/hr136,346
Springfield, OH55 mi$48.60/hr58,138
Muncie, IN71 mi$47.80/hr65,320

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.

Ohio state guide

Other healthcare roles in Hamilton

Hamilton city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do physical therapists make in Hamilton, 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Cincinnati area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Hamilton.

Do I need a Ohio license to work in Hamilton 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 Hamilton?

The federal per diem benchmark in Hamilton is $124 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,386 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Hamilton?

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Your PT pay reportHamilton, 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

  1. Physical Therapist - Full-timePermanent
    $31.00–$54.00/ hour
    Select Medical · Columbus, OH · posted today
  2. Physical TherapistPermanent
    $75k–$110k/ year
    Select Medical · Columbus, OH · posted 3 days ago

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