PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Pediatric Outpatient Physical Therapist
MultiCare · Tacoma, WA
$49.36–$78.25/ hour
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Physical Therapist jobs in Tacoma, WA
Pay for physical therapists in the Tacoma area centers on $50.83 per hour, or about $105,720 a year. The lower quarter earns under $40.68 and the upper quarter over $61.68. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Tacoma. That ranks 50th of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 297th of 338 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Tacoma and what they pay.
- $50.83median pay per hour, Seattle
- $41–$62typical range per hour
- 3,000physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Physical Therapist - Outpatient (Tacoma)
Kaiser Permanente · Tacoma, WA
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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 Tacoma 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 Tacoma
- 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 Tacoma 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 Tacoma
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $136 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,554 |
| 13-week assignment | $20,202 |
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 Tacoma
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Tacoma, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Medical Center Tacoma, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital Tacoma, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Mary Bridge Children's Hospital Tacoma, WA | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital Tacoma, WA | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood, WA | 7 mi | $50.83/hr | 62,709 |
| Federal Way, WA | 7 mi | $50.83/hr | 100,252 |
| Lacey, WA | 21 mi | $46.22/hr | 58,644 |
| Olympia, WA | 25 mi | $46.22/hr | 56,271 |
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.
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Tacoma city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Tacoma, 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 Tacoma 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 Tacoma?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Tacoma. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Tacoma.
Do I need a Washington license to work in Tacoma 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 Tacoma?
The federal per diem benchmark in Tacoma is $136 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,554 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Tacoma?
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Your PT pay reportTacoma, 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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