WA · Kennewick · Updated October 15, 2026

Physical Therapist jobs in Kennewick, WA

Physical Therapists in the Kennewick area earn a median of $48.72 per hour, about $101,330 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $41.36 and $62.28. That ranks 126th of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 229th of 338 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Kennewick. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Kennewick.

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Physical Therapist pay in Kennewick, WA

The metro median is 1% below the Washington statewide median of $49.11 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 210 physical therapists employed in the Kennewick-Richland metro area, 1.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.01).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$36.80$76,54024% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$41.36$86,03015% below U.S. median
Median$48.72$101,330in line with U.S. median
Upper quartile$62.28$129,54028% above U.S. median
Top 10%$64.63$134,43033% above U.S. median

How Kennewick ranks

  • 126th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 229th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th of 8 Washington 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.

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What your pay buys in Kennewick

  • Overall prices in Kennewick-Richland run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $48.72 median hour buys what $48.68 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 Kennewick paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,754
  • Per year: $87,696
  • Per month: $7,308
  • Washington has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Kennewick

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$130
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,512
13-week assignment$19,656

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 Washington

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

PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Physical Therapist

Confluence Health · Wenatchee, WA

$43.36–$67.84/ hour
  • Full-Time; Exempt Day Non-Union
  • Req 16927
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Hospitals in Kennewick

CMS lists 1 hospital in Kennewick, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Trios Health
Kennewick, WA
Acute careGovernment and federal2 of 5Yes

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
Pasco, WA5 mi$48.72/hr81,724
Richland, WA8 mi$48.72/hr64,372
Yakima, WA71 mi$49.11/hr97,390
Spokane, WA131 mi$45.19/hr230,609
Spokane Valley, WA137 mi$45.19/hr108,267
Coeur d'Alene, ID153 mi$47.39/hr57,355

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License and tax basics in Washington

DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Washington requires for your role with the Washington licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Washington does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Washington state guide

Other healthcare roles in Kennewick

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Common questions

How much do physical therapists make in Kennewick, WA?

Physical Therapists in the Kennewick-Richland metro area have a median pay of $48.72 per hour, about $101,330 a year. The middle half earn between $41.36 and $62.28 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Kennewick-Richland ranks 229th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 126th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Where do physical therapists work in Kennewick?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Kennewick, led by Trios Health. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Washington license to work in Kennewick as a physical therapist?

DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Washington requires for your role with the Washington 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 Kennewick?

The federal per diem benchmark in Kennewick is $130 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,512 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your PT pay reportKennewick, WA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • CommonSpirit HealthSILVERDALE, WA · 4 postings$62.82/ hr$47–$78
  • LifePoint HealthLynnwood, WA · 2 postings$62.16/ hr$46–$79
  • MultiCarePuyallup, WA · 15 postings$61.35/ hr$44–$78
  • Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA · 4 postings$60.17/ hr$48–$72

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$44Median$60.17High$78

28 PT postings with published pay in Washington, 20 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 28 PT roles

  1. Physical Therapist (PT)Permanent
    $97k–$150k/ year
    LifePoint Health · Lynnwood, WA · posted today
  2. Physical TherapistPermanent
    $43.36–$67.84/ hour
    Confluence Health · Wenatchee, WA · posted 2 days ago

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