PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Physical Therapist - Acute Care Float Pool
Sentara Healthcare · Hampton, VA
$103k–$149k/ year
Top 25% pay
Physical Therapist jobs in Hampton, VA
The median physical therapist pay in the Hampton area is $47.83 per hour ($99,490 a year), with the typical range running from $38.29 to $54.42. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Hampton. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Hampton. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Hampton.
- $47.83median pay per hour, Virginia Beach
- $38–$54typical range per hour
- 1,170physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
Open Physical Therapist roles in Hampton
PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Acute Care Physical Therapist
Sentara Healthcare · Hampton, VA
$103k–$149k/ year
Top 25% pay
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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 Hampton 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 Hampton
- 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 Hampton 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 Hampton
| 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 Hampton
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Hampton, 2 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Va Medical Center Hampton, VA | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Sentara Careplex Hospital Hampton, VA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk, VA | 9 mi | $47.83/hr | 231,105 |
| Newport News, VA | 13 mi | $47.83/hr | 183,056 |
| Richmond, VA | 73 mi | $48.55/hr | 233,655 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | 112 mi | $48.74/hr | 54,541 |
| Greenville, NC | 117 mi | $46.16/hr | 95,138 |
| Alexandria, VA | 130 mi | $50.42/hr | 159,102 |
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 Hampton
Hampton city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Hampton, 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 Hampton 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 Hampton?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Hampton. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Hampton.
Do I need a Virginia license to work in Hampton 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 Hampton?
The federal per diem benchmark in Hampton 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 Hampton?
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Your PT pay reportHampton, 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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