Physical Therapists Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $89,450 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly $43.00
10th percentile $69,440
90th percentile $111,270
Employed locally 290
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,440
    25th
    $72,940
    50th (median)
    $89,450
    75th
    $102,370
    90th
    $111,270

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 145% Median Physical Therapists salary is 45% 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 Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $66,530
    Psychiatric Technicians $44,190
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,800
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,750
    Pharmacists $137,810
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $36,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Springfield, MO is $43.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.31 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Springfield, MO is 11.5% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $69,440 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,940.