verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Physical Therapist Salary in Colorado

Median Annual in Colorado
$102,030/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$49.05/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Colorado

groups Employed in CO
5,630
public U.S. Median
$102,760
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$99,008 #41 of 51

Physical Therapist pay in Colorado, explained

Physical therapists in Colorado earn a median of $102,030 per year ($49.05 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $102,760. Entry-level workers earn around $76,460, while the most experienced physical therapists reach about $132,010. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Colorado.

Is $102,030 good pay in Colorado?

Adjusted for Colorado's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $102,030 is worth about $99,008 in national buying power — ranking Colorado #41 for real pay (vs #17 on the sticker number).

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Physical Therapist pay by experience in Colorado

Entry level (10th pct)
$76,460
$36.76/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$102,030
$49.05/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$132,010
$63.47/hr

Physical Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CO
Colorado (here) $102,030 $99,008
New Mexico $106,880 $115,907 −$4,850
Wyoming $100,400 $108,317 +$1,630
Utah $99,880 $101,028 +$2,150
Oklahoma $98,590 $112,234 +$3,440
Kansas $98,290 $109,129 +$3,740
Nebraska $97,090 $107,754 +$4,940

Physical Therapist in Colorado: FAQ

How much do physical therapists make in Colorado?

Physical therapists in Colorado earn a median of $102,030 per year ($49.05 per hour), compared with $102,760 nationally.

Does Colorado pay physical therapists well?

At $102,030, Colorado pays 1% below the national median for physical therapists. An estimated 5,630 work in the state.

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