Physical Therapist jobs in District of Columbia

13 open Physical Therapist jobs from staffing agencies — median pay $35.78/hour, 27% below the typical Physical Therapist wage in District of Columbia.

Open jobs
13
Agencies hiring
4
Median pay in listings
$35.78/hour
Pay range
$35.78 – $65.39/hour
Median wage in District of Columbia (BLS)
$48.87/hour
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Physical Therapist pay in District of Columbia

The median wage for Physical Therapist jobs in District of Columbia is $48.87 per hour ($101,650 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $35.78/hour, from $35.78 to $65.39. Travel and contract jobs often pay more than staff positions because they include housing and meal stipends.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Pay in listings is converted to an hourly rate assuming 36–40 hours a week.

License and requirements

Most allied health roles need a national certification (for example ARRT for radiologic technologists, NBRC for respiratory therapists, NBSTSA for surgical technologists) and, in many states, a state license. Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) need a license from District of Columbia; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.

Agencies hiring for Physical Therapist jobs in District of Columbia

AgencyOpen jobsMedian pay
CompHealth7$35.78/hr
AHS Staffing4$51.82/hr
Atlas MedStaff1$65.39/hr
GHR Healthcare1$44.00/hr

Cities with the most Physical Therapist jobs

Washington (13)

FAQ

How much does a Physical Therapist make in District of Columbia?

The median wage for Physical Therapist jobs in District of Columbia is $48.87 per hour (about $101,650 a year), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Physical Therapist jobs listed on ReferHire pay a median of $35.78 per hour.

How many Physical Therapist jobs are open in District of Columbia?

13 Physical Therapist jobs from 4 staffing agencies are open on ReferHire right now.

What license do I need?

Most allied health roles need a national certification (for example ARRT for radiologic technologists, NBRC for respiratory therapists, NBSTSA for surgical technologists) and, in many states, a state license. Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) need a license from District of Columbia; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.