PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Physical Therapist - Outpatient
Sentara Healthcare · Virginia Beach, VA
$103k–$149k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Physical Therapist jobs in Chesapeake, VA
Pay for physical therapists in the Chesapeake area centers on $47.83 per hour, or about $99,490 a year. The lower quarter earns under $38.29 and the upper quarter over $54.42. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Chesapeake. That ranks 187th of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 224th of 338 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Chesapeake.
- $47.83median pay per hour, Virginia Beach
- $38–$54typical range per hour
- 1,170physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 14open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Physical Therapist roles near Chesapeake
Roles in other cities of the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk area.
PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Physical Therapist - Outpatient
Sentara Healthcare · Suffolk, VA
$103k–$149k/ year
Top 25% pay
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Per diemPosted 14 days ago
HOME HEALTH PHYSICAL THERAPIST (PRN)
Sentara Healthcare · Suffolk, VA
$103k–$149k/ year
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 15 days ago
Physical Therapist - Outpatient Orthopedics
Select Medical · Virginia Beach, VA
$80k–$105k/ year
PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health - Full Time
Enhabit Home Health · Williamsburg, VA
$100k–$120k/ year
PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Physical Therapist - Outpatient Resource Pool
Sentara Healthcare · Virginia Beach, VA
$103k–$149k/ year
Top 25% pay
Per diemPosted 20 days ago
Physical Therapist - PRN Acute
Sentara Healthcare · Norfolk, VA
$103k–$149k/ year
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Physical Therapist - Acute Care Float Pool
Sentara Healthcare · Hampton, VA
$103k–$149k/ year
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Acute Care Physical Therapist
Sentara Healthcare · Hampton, VA
$103k–$149k/ year
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Travel Physical Therapist - Outpatient
Sentara Healthcare · Suffolk, VA
$103k–$149k/ year
Top 25% pay
Per diemPosted 20 days ago
Physical Therapist - PRN Acute
Sentara Healthcare · Virginia Beach, VA
$103k–$149k/ year
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Physical Therapist - Orthopedic
Sentara Healthcare · Virginia Beach, VA
$103k–$149k/ year
Top 25% pay
More open Physical Therapist roles in Chesapeake
2 more open roles from employers in Chesapeake. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted today
Physical Therapist - Suffolk County
Amedisys · Chesapeake, VA
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Per diemPosted 2 days ago
Physical Therapist
Amedisys · Chesapeake, VA
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Named employers near Chesapeake, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWho is hiring physical therapists near Chesapeake
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Sentara Healthcare | 12 | $60.70 |
| Select Medical | 1 | $44.47 |
| Enhabit Home Health | 1 | $52.88 |
Physical Therapist pay in Chesapeake, VA
The metro median is 1% below the Virginia statewide median of $48.42 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 1,170 physical therapists employed in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk 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% | $35.62 | $74,090 | 27% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.29 | $79,640 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Median | $47.83 | $99,490 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $54.42 | $113,190 | 12% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $61.28 | $127,460 | 26% above U.S. median |
How Chesapeake ranks
- 187th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 224th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th of 8 Virginia 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 Chesapeake
- Overall prices in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk run 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: in line with the U.S. average (index 99.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $47.83 median hour buys what $48.84 buys at the national price level, 1% 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 Chesapeake paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,722
- Per year: $86,094
- Per month: $7,174
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Chesapeake
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 Chesapeake
CMS lists 1 hospital in Chesapeake, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake General Hospital Chesapeake, VA | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth, VA | 13 mi | $47.83/hr | 96,482 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | 17 mi | $47.83/hr | 454,808 |
| Richmond, VA | 87 mi | $48.55/hr | 233,655 |
| Greenville, NC | 96 mi | $46.16/hr | 95,138 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | 97 mi | $48.74/hr | 54,541 |
| Wake Forest, NC | 133 mi | $45.12/hr | 56,764 |
Physical Therapist jobs in Virginia · Physical Therapist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Virginia
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Virginia requires for your role with the Virginia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Virginia taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Chesapeake
Chesapeake city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Chesapeake, VA?
Physical Therapists in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area have a median pay of $47.83 per hour, about $99,490 a year. The middle half earn between $38.29 and $54.42 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Chesapeake a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk ranks 224th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 187th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physical therapists in Chesapeake?
We list 14 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Chesapeake.
Do I need a Virginia license to work in Chesapeake as a physical therapist?
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Virginia requires for your role with the Virginia 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 Chesapeake?
The federal per diem benchmark in Chesapeake is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Chesapeake?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Chesapeake and across Virginia. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Chesapeake.
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Your PT pay reportChesapeake, VA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- AmedisysWise, VA · 5 postings$61.30/ hr$50–$70
- Sentara HealthcareVirginia Beach, VA · 24 postings$60.70/ hr$32–$72
- Riverside Health SystemSanders, VA · 3 postings$54.77/ hr$46–$63
- Mary Washington HealthcareMWHC Corporate, VA · 3 postings$53.00/ hr$43–$65
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$38Median$54.53High$72
67 PT postings with published pay in Virginia, 62 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 67 PT roles
- Physical Therapist- Home CarePermanent$39.00–$62.40/ hour
- Physical Therapist - Acute Care AdultPermanent$69k–$106k/ year
+ 65 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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