Physical Therapists Salary in Jefferson City, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jefferson City, MO

Median annual salary $92,730 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $44.58
10th percentile $62,150
90th percentile $114,920
Employed locally 60
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,150
    25th
    $76,090
    50th (median)
    $92,730
    75th
    $98,340
    90th
    $114,920

    Jefferson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,425 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 128% Median Physical Therapists salary is 28% 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $126,430
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $125,730
    Modesto, CA $124,130
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $121,420
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $112,210

    Related occupations in Jefferson City, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,930
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,050
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $43,300
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,360
    Nurse Practitioners $124,850
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $57,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Jefferson City?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Jefferson City, MO is $44.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.80 or more per hour.

    Is Jefferson City above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Jefferson City, MO is 8.2% 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 Jefferson City?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $62,150 per year in Jefferson City, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,090.