WI · Kenosha · Updated October 15, 2026

Physical Therapist jobs in Kenosha, 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.

Physical Therapist pay in Kenosha, WI

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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$37.79$78,60022% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$44.17$91,8709% below U.S. median
Median$46.37$96,4505% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$48.69$101,280in line with U.S. median
Top 10%$52.85$109,9309% above U.S. median

How Kenosha ranks

  • 270th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 295th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
  • 12th of 12 Wisconsin 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 Kenosha

  • Overall prices in Kenosha run 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $46.37 median hour buys what $45.86 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,669
  • Per year: $83,466
  • Per month: $6,956

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

Travel assignment per diem in Kenosha

ItemFederal 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).

Open Physical Therapist roles in Wisconsin

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

PermanentPosted 7 days ago

Physical Therapist

Mayo Clinic · Rice Lake, WI

$85k–$128k/ year
  • Req 101701810224
New this week
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Hospitals in Kenosha

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.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Aurora Medical Center Kenosha
Kenosha, WI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Froedtert South Inc.
Kenosha, WI
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
Racine, WI10 mi$46.72/hr78,057
Waukegan, IL15 mi$50.10/hr88,570
West Allis, WI30 mi$48.86/hr59,784
Milwaukee, WI33 mi$48.86/hr563,531
Palatine, IL34 mi$50.10/hr65,951
Arlington Heights, IL34 mi$50.10/hr75,596

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License and tax basics in Wisconsin

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.

Wisconsin taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Wisconsin state guide

Other healthcare roles in Kenosha

Kenosha city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do physical therapists make in Kenosha, WI?

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).

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

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.

Where do physical therapists work in Kenosha?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Kenosha, led by Aurora Medical Center Kenosha. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Wisconsin license to work in Kenosha as a physical therapist?

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.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Kenosha?

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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Your PT pay reportKenosha, WI · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Enhance Rehabilitation LLCKenosha, WI · 1 wage offer$53.00/ hr$53–$53
  • Hospital Sisters Health SystemGreen Bay, WI · 4 postings$47.14/ hr$38–$57
  • Powerback Rehabilitation, LLCAmery, WI · 1 wage offer$46.06/ hr$41–$51
  • Grandison Management, Inc.Fond Du Lac, WI · 1 wage offer$39.44/ hr$39–$39

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$38Median$47.14High$59

6 PT postings with published pay in Wisconsin, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 6 PT roles

  1. Physical TherapistPermanent
    $85k–$128k/ year
    Mayo Clinic · Rice Lake, WI · posted 7 days ago
  2. Physical Therapist - Prevea Outpatient - Green Bay AreaPermanent
    $37.71–$56.57/ hour
    Hospital Sisters Health System · Green Bay, WI · posted 21 days ago

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