Physical Therapists Salary in Southwest Missouri

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

Median annual salary $92,560 -8.4% vs national
Median hourly $44.50
10th percentile $61,570
90th percentile $109,350
Employed locally 60
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,570
    25th
    $74,980
    50th (median)
    $92,560
    75th
    $109,350
    90th
    $109,350

    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 Southwest Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $66,540
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $51,800
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,640
    Nurse Practitioners $101,700
    Pharmacists $142,130
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Southwest Missouri is $44.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Southwest Missouri is 8.4% 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 Southwest Missouri?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $61,570 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,980.