Physical Therapists Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Missouri
Physical Therapists in Missouri earn a median salary of $91,528 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -9.4% vs the national median of $101,020. An estimated 5,540 physical therapists are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $79,510 to $101,410 depending on location.
$91,528
Avg median salary in Missouri
$101,410
Highest paying metro
$79,510
Lowest paying metro
5,540
Employed in Missouri
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Physical Therapists salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $101,410 | $79,770 | $104,550 | 50 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $101,310 | $77,850 | $105,930 | 100 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $99,330 | $80,220 | $110,330 | 1,890 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $97,310 | $76,940 | $107,840 | 90 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $96,770 | $80,060 | $107,340 | 2,260 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $92,730 | $76,090 | $98,340 | 60 |
| Southwest Missouri | $92,560 | $74,980 | $109,350 | 60 |
| Springfield, MO | $89,450 | $72,940 | $102,370 | 290 |
| Southeast Missouri | $86,850 | $75,240 | $102,370 | 250 |
| North Missouri | $81,240 | $67,080 | $102,370 | 120 |
| Columbia, MO | $79,870 | $77,740 | $107,550 | 220 |
| Central Missouri | $79,510 | $73,680 | $102,780 | 150 |