Physical Therapists Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $91,080 -9.8% vs national
Median hourly $43.79
10th percentile $60,820
90th percentile $121,490
Employed locally 410
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,820
    25th
    $76,430
    50th (median)
    $91,080
    75th
    $108,090
    90th
    $121,490

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 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 Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $96,600
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $48,560
    Emergency Medical Technicians $48,350
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,020
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $67,630
    Pharmacists $148,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Fort Collins?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Fort Collins, CO is $43.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.90 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Collins above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Fort Collins, CO is 9.8% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $60,820 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,430.