Physical Therapists Salary in Great Falls, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Great Falls, MT

Median annual salary $82,470 -18.4% vs national
Median hourly $39.65
10th percentile $74,130
90th percentile $101,350
Employed locally 90
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,130
    25th
    $78,650
    50th (median)
    $82,470
    75th
    $99,990
    90th
    $101,350

    Great Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 125% Median Physical Therapists salary is 25% 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
    Sumter, SC $106,440
    Billings, MT $99,750
    Bozeman, MT $96,220
    Binghamton, NY $89,510
    Missoula, MT $82,870
    Helena, MT $82,770

    Related occupations in Great Falls, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$75,470
    Pharmacy Technicians$46,110
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$57,720
    Pharmacists$134,990
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$61,630
    Dental Hygienists$89,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Great Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Great Falls, MT is $39.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.55 or more per hour.

    Is Great Falls above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Great Falls, MT is 18.4% 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 Great Falls?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $74,130 per year in Great Falls, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,650.