PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Pediatric Physical Therapist
MultiCare · Puyallup, WA
$49.36–$78.25/ hour
Top 25% pay
Physical Therapist jobs in Kent, WA
Physical Therapists in the Kent area earn a median of $50.83 per hour, about $105,720 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $40.68 and $61.68. That ranks 50th of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 297th of 338 once local prices are factored in. 12 open roles with published pay are listed for Kent and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Kent.
- $50.83median pay per hour, Seattle
- $41–$62typical range per hour
- 3,000physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 12open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Physical Therapist roles near Kent
Roles in other cities of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area.
PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Pediatric Physical Therapist
MultiCare · Puyallup, WA
$49.36–$78.25/ hour
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Pediatric Outpatient Physical Therapist
MultiCare · Tacoma, WA
$49.36–$78.25/ hour
Top 25% pay
Per diemPosted 9 days ago
Acute Therapy Physical Therapist (PRN)
MultiCare · Auburn, WA
$47.46–$75.24/ hour
Per diemPosted 9 days ago
Physical Therapist - Inpatient Per Diem
Seattle Children's · Seattle, WA
$48.13–$72.20/ hour
PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Physical Therapist - .8 FTE Limited Term Inpatient Cancer and Blood Disorders
Seattle Children's · Seattle, WA
$48.13–$72.20/ hour
PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Physical Therapist
CommonSpirit Health · Seattle, WA
$47.41–$70.52/ hour
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Physical Therapist
CommonSpirit Health · Gig Harbor, WA
$47.41–$78.23/ hour
Top 25% pay
Per diemPosted 16 days ago
Sports Physical Therapist- Per Diem
Seattle Children's · Federal Way, WA
$48.13–$72.20/ hour
Per diemPosted 16 days ago
Per Diem Ambulatory Sports Physical Therapist
Seattle Children's · Bellevue, WA
$48.13–$72.20/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Physical Therapist - Inpatient Rehab
MultiCare · Puyallup, WA
$47.46–$75.24/ hour
Per diemPosted 30+ days ago
Physical Therapist PRN - Outpatient Therapy
MultiCare · Puyallup, WA
$47.46–$75.24/ hour
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Named employers near Kent, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWho is hiring physical therapists near Kent
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| MultiCare | 6 | $62.58 |
| Seattle Children's | 4 | $60.17 |
| CommonSpirit Health | 2 | $60.89 |
Physical Therapist pay in Kent, WA
The metro median is 4% above the Washington statewide median of $49.11 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 3,000 physical therapists employed in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue 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% | $37.74 | $78,500 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $40.68 | $84,610 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Median | $50.83 | $105,720 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $61.68 | $128,290 | 27% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $66.13 | $137,550 | 36% above U.S. median |
How Kent ranks
- 50th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 297th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd 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.
What your pay buys in Kent
- Overall prices in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue run 11% above the U.S. average (index 111.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 51% above the U.S. average (index 151.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $50.83 median hour buys what $45.74 buys at the national price level, 6% below 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 Kent paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,830
- Per year: $91,494
- Per month: $7,624
- Washington has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Kent
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $208 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $2,100 |
| 13-week assignment | $27,300 |
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 the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area
CMS lists 27 hospitals in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area, 12 of the 20 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreenhealth Medical Center Kirkland, WA | Acute care | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| St Anthony Hospital Gig Harbor, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center Seattle, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Highline Medical Center Burien, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Providence Regional Medical Center Everett Everett, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Seattle Va Medical Center (Va Puget Sound Healthcare System) Seattle, WA | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Clare Hospital Lakewood, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Francis Community Hospital Federal Way, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Swedish Issaquah Issaquah, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Swedish Medical Center Seattle, WA | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn, WA | 6 mi | $50.83/hr | 85,513 |
| Renton, WA | 6 mi | $50.83/hr | 105,543 |
Physical Therapist jobs in Washington · Physical Therapist jobs nationwide
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.
Other healthcare roles in Kent
Kent city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Kent, WA?
Physical Therapists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area have a median pay of $50.83 per hour, about $105,720 a year. The middle half earn between $40.68 and $61.68 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Kent a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue ranks 297th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 50th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physical therapists in Kent?
We list 12 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Kent.
Do I need a Washington license to work in Kent 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 Kent?
The federal per diem benchmark in Kent is $208 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,100 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Kent?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Kent and across Washington. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Kent.
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Your PT pay reportKent, 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
- Physical Therapist (PT)Permanent$97k–$150k/ year
- Physical TherapistPermanent$43.36–$67.84/ hour
+ 26 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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