PermanentPosted 30 days ago
Physical Therapist (York County/Dover Area)
Amedisys · Lancaster, PA
$55.44–$69.30/ hour
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Physical Therapist jobs in Lancaster, PA
Pay for physical therapists in the Lancaster area centers on $47.81 per hour, or about $99,440 a year. The lower quarter earns under $38.82 and the upper quarter over $57.07. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Lancaster. That ranks 189th of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 230th of 338 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Lancaster.
- $47.81median pay per hour, Lancaster
- $39–$57typical range per hour
- 360physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Physical Therapist (PT)
Genesis Healthcare · Lancaster, PA
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The metro median is in line with the Pennsylvania statewide median of $47.87 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 360 physical therapists employed in the Lancaster metro area, 1.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.89).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $34.24 | $71,220 | 30% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.82 | $80,750 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Median | $47.81 | $99,440 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $57.07 | $118,710 | 18% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $62.51 | $130,020 | 29% above U.S. median |
How Lancaster ranks
- 189th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 230th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th of 15 Pennsylvania 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 Lancaster
- Overall prices in Lancaster run 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $47.81 median hour buys what $48.66 buys at the national price level, in line with 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 Lancaster paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,721
- Per year: $86,058
- Per month: $7,172
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Lancaster metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Lancaster
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $123 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,379 |
| 13-week assignment | $17,927 |
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 Lancaster
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Lancaster, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster General Hospital Lancaster, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center Lancaster, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital Lancaster, PA | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, PA | 29 mi | $46.91/hr | 96,000 |
| Harrisburg, PA | 35 mi | $47.54/hr | 50,649 |
| Wilmington, DE | 46 mi | $49.93/hr | 73,176 |
| Baltimore, MD | 54 mi | $49.73/hr | 568,271 |
| Allentown, PA | 58 mi | $48.02/hr | 127,138 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 62 mi | $49.93/hr | 1,573,916 |
Physical Therapist jobs in Pennsylvania · Physical Therapist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Pennsylvania
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Pennsylvania requires for your role with the Pennsylvania licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Pennsylvania taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Lancaster
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Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Lancaster, PA?
Physical Therapists in the Lancaster metro area have a median pay of $47.81 per hour, about $99,440 a year. The middle half earn between $38.82 and $57.07 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Lancaster a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?
Lancaster ranks 230th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 189th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physical therapists in Lancaster?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Lancaster. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Lancaster.
Do I need a Pennsylvania license to work in Lancaster as a physical therapist?
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Pennsylvania requires for your role with the Pennsylvania 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 Lancaster?
The federal per diem benchmark in Lancaster is $123 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,379 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Lancaster?
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Your PT pay reportLancaster, PA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- AmedisysWashington, PA · 3 postings$59.01/ hr$48–$69
- BrightSpring Health ServicesDOYLESTOWN, PA · 4 postings$52.19/ hr$46–$62
- Select MedicalBala Cynwyd, PA · 10 postings$45.39/ hr$32–$62
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$39Median$47.50High$61
17 PT postings with published pay in Pennsylvania, 14 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 17 PT roles
- Physical TherapistPermanent$82k–$90k/ year
- Physical Therapist - PRNPer diem$55.00–$60.00/ hour
+ 15 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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