Physical Therapists Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $99,610 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $47.89
10th percentile $79,240
90th percentile $124,010
Employed locally 160
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,240
    25th
    $88,590
    50th (median)
    $99,610
    75th
    $120,210
    90th
    $124,010

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 146% Median Physical Therapists salary is 46% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $117,380
    Fairbanks-College, AK $104,160
    Jackson, MS $102,230
    Lawrence, KS $101,540
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $101,410
    Joplin, MO-KS $101,310

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,870
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,180
    Physicians, All Other $451,910
    Nurse Practitioners $127,960
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,860
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Topeka, KS is $47.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.95 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Topeka, KS is 1.4% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $79,240 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,590.