Physical Therapists Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $102,670 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $49.36
10th percentile $75,320
90th percentile $128,480
Employed locally 2,650
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,320
    25th
    $83,910
    50th (median)
    $102,670
    75th
    $118,390
    90th
    $128,480

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 100% Median Physical Therapists salary is 0% above 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

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $98,500
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $75,030
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,670
    Pharmacists $152,200
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $69,570
    Dental Hygienists $107,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Denver, CO is $49.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.73 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Denver, CO is 1.6% above 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $75,320 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,910.