Physical Therapists Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $96,770 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $46.53
10th percentile $76,970
90th percentile $121,190
Employed locally 2,260
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,970
    25th
    $80,060
    50th (median)
    $96,770
    75th
    $107,340
    90th
    $121,190

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 124% Median Physical Therapists salary is 24% 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 St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,560
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $54,740
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,030
    Nurse Practitioners $129,390
    Pharmacists $137,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in St. Louis, MO-IL is $46.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.71 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 4.2% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $76,970 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,060.