Physical Therapist
Mayo Clinic · Rice Lake, WI
Physical Therapists in the Kenosha area earn a median of $46.37 per hour, about $96,450 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $44.17 and $48.69. That ranks 270th of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 295th of 338 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Kenosha. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Kenosha.
The metro median is 4% below the Wisconsin statewide median of $48.29 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 150 physical therapists employed in the Kenosha metro area, 2.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.29).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $37.79 | $78,600 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $44.17 | $91,870 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Median | $46.37 | $96,450 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $48.69 | $101,280 | in line with U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $52.85 | $109,930 | 9% above U.S. median |
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.
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.
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| 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).
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Mayo Clinic · Rice Lake, WI
Hospital Sisters Health System · Green Bay, WI
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CMS lists 2 hospitals in Kenosha, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Medical Center Kenosha Kenosha, WI | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Froedtert South Inc. Kenosha, WI | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Racine, WI | 10 mi | $46.72/hr | 78,057 |
| Waukegan, IL | 15 mi | $50.10/hr | 88,570 |
| West Allis, WI | 30 mi | $48.86/hr | 59,784 |
| Milwaukee, WI | 33 mi | $48.86/hr | 563,531 |
| Palatine, IL | 34 mi | $50.10/hr | 65,951 |
| Arlington Heights, IL | 34 mi | $50.10/hr | 75,596 |
Physical Therapist jobs in Wisconsin · Physical Therapist jobs nationwide
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Kenosha city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Physical Therapists in the Kenosha metro area have a median pay of $46.37 per hour, about $96,450 a year. The middle half earn between $44.17 and $48.69 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Kenosha ranks 295th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 270th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Kenosha, led by Aurora Medical Center Kenosha. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Wisconsin requires for your role with the Wisconsin licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
The federal per diem benchmark in Kenosha 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.
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