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

Physical Therapist Salary in Kansas

Median Annual in Kansas
$98,290/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$47.25/hr
▼ 4% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kansas

groups Employed in KS
2,660
public U.S. Median
$102,760
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$109,129 #14 of 51

Physical Therapist pay in Kansas, explained

Physical therapists in Kansas earn a median of $98,290 per year ($47.25 per hour), which is 4% below the national median of $102,760. Entry-level workers earn around $72,290, while the most experienced physical therapists reach about $122,130. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kansas.

Is $98,290 good pay in Kansas?

Adjusted for Kansas's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $98,290 is worth about $109,129 in national buying power — ranking Kansas #14 for real pay (vs #43 on the sticker number).

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Physical Therapist pay by experience in Kansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$72,290
$34.75/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$98,290
$47.25/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$122,130
$58.72/hr

Physical Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KS
Kansas (here) $98,290 $109,129
Colorado $102,030 $99,008 −$3,740
Missouri $99,310 $109,352 −$1,020
Oklahoma $98,590 $112,234 −$300
Nebraska $97,090 $107,754 +$1,200

Physical Therapist in Kansas: FAQ

How much do physical therapists make in Kansas?

Physical therapists in Kansas earn a median of $98,290 per year ($47.25 per hour), compared with $102,760 nationally.

Does Kansas pay physical therapists well?

At $98,290, Kansas pays 4% below the national median for physical therapists. An estimated 2,660 work in the state.

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