Physical Therapists Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $98,780 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $47.49
10th percentile $70,990
90th percentile $160,510
Employed locally 460
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,990
    25th
    $82,960
    50th (median)
    $98,780
    75th
    $115,010
    90th
    $160,510

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 96% Median Physical Therapists salary is 4% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,250
    Vallejo, CA $136,440
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $136,200
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $134,810
    Chico, CA $131,370
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,160

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $136,200
    Chico, CA $131,370
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $127,460
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $119,690
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $108,870
    Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $108,420

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $99,530
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $69,740
    Dental Hygienists $125,980
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $75,420
    Speech-Language Pathologists $126,890
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Boulder, CO is $47.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.05 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Boulder, CO is 2.2% below the national median of $101,020. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Therapists in Boulder?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $70,990 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,960.