OH · Parma · Updated October 15, 2026

Physical Therapist jobs in Parma, OH

Pay for physical therapists in the Parma area centers on $48.96 per hour, or about $101,830 a year. The lower quarter earns under $41.68 and the upper quarter over $53.85. That ranks 109th of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 113th of 338 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Parma. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Parma.

Physical Therapist pay in Parma, 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 1,880 physical therapists employed in the Cleveland metro area, 1.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.12).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$37.33$77,65023% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$41.68$86,69014% below U.S. median
Median$48.96$101,8301% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$53.85$112,01011% above U.S. median
Top 10%$59.87$124,53023% above U.S. median

How Parma ranks

  • 109th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 113th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd 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 Parma

  • Overall prices in Cleveland run 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 79.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $48.96 median hour buys what $52.13 buys at the national price level, 7% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,763
  • Per year: $88,128
  • Per month: $7,344

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

Travel assignment per diem in Parma

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$159
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,673
13-week assignment$21,749

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).

Open Physical Therapist roles in Ohio

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Parma as they open.

PermanentPosted 3 days ago

Physical Therapist

Select Medical · Columbus, OH

$75k–$110k/ year
  • OTHER
  • Req 386743
New this week
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PermanentPosted 15 days ago

Physical Therapist

Select Medical · Grandview Heights, OH

$75k–$110k/ year
  • OTHER
  • Req 385428
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Hospitals in Parma

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Parma Community General Hospital
Parma, OH
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5No

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
Cleveland, OH7 mi$48.96/hr365,379
Cuyahoga Falls, OH17 mi$48.24/hr50,979
Elyria, OH20 mi$48.96/hr53,604
Akron, OH24 mi$48.24/hr189,664
Canton, OH44 mi$46.75/hr69,211
Youngstown, OH60 mi$45.08/hr59,123

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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 Parma

Parma city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do physical therapists make in Parma, OH?

Physical Therapists in the Cleveland metro area have a median pay of $48.96 per hour, about $101,830 a year. The middle half earn between $41.68 and $53.85 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Cleveland ranks 113th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 109th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.

Where do physical therapists work in Parma?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Parma, led by Parma Community General Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Parma is $159 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,673 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your PT pay reportParma, 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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