PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Physical Therapist (PT)
LifePoint Health · Lynchburg, VA
$35.00–$52.01/ hour
Physical Therapist jobs in Lynchburg, VA
Pay for physical therapists in the Lynchburg area centers on $47.79 per hour, or about $99,390 a year. The lower quarter earns under $41.03 and the upper quarter over $51.34. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Lynchburg. That ranks 191st of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 84th of 338 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Lynchburg.
- $47.79median pay per hour, Lynchburg
- $41–$51typical range per hour
- 180physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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Genesis Healthcare · Lynchburg, VA
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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 180 physical therapists employed in the Lynchburg metro area, 1.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.12).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $36.62 | $76,170 | 25% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $41.03 | $85,340 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Median | $47.79 | $99,390 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $51.34 | $106,790 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $58.36 | $121,390 | 20% above U.S. median |
How Lynchburg ranks
- 191st of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 84th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
- 6th 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 Lynchburg
- Overall prices in Lynchburg run 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 36% below the U.S. average (index 63.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $47.79 median hour buys what $53.48 buys at the national price level, 10% 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 Lynchburg paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,720
- Per year: $86,022
- Per month: $7,168
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Lynchburg metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Lynchburg
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $114 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,274 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,562 |
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 Lynchburg
CMS lists 1 hospital in Lynchburg, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centra Health - Lynchburg Gen Hospital Lynchburg, VA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke, VA | 43 mi | $48.69/hr | 97,912 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | 74 mi | $48.35/hr | 51,164 |
| Burlington, NC | 93 mi | $46.51/hr | 61,365 |
| Richmond, VA | 95 mi | $48.55/hr | 233,655 |
| Greensboro, NC | 97 mi | $45.04/hr | 307,381 |
| Durham, NC | 100 mi | $46.46/hr | 301,870 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Lynchburg, VA?
Physical Therapists in the Lynchburg metro area have a median pay of $47.79 per hour, about $99,390 a year. The middle half earn between $41.03 and $51.34 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Lynchburg a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?
Lynchburg ranks 84th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 191st of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physical therapists in Lynchburg?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Lynchburg. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Lynchburg.
Do I need a Virginia license to work in Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg?
The federal per diem benchmark in Lynchburg is $114 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,274 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Lynchburg?
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Your PT pay reportLynchburg, 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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