Physical Therapists Salary in Southeast Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $86,850 -14% vs national
Median hourly $41.76
10th percentile $61,890
90th percentile $117,960
Employed locally 250
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,890
    25th
    $75,240
    50th (median)
    $86,850
    75th
    $102,370
    90th
    $117,960

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,510
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,100
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,150
    Nurse Practitioners $108,190
    Pharmacists $135,350
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $57,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Southeast Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Southeast Missouri is $41.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.74 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Missouri above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Southeast Missouri is 14% 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 Southeast Missouri?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $61,890 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,240.