Physical Therapist salary in Colorado
What physical therapists earn in Colorado and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$102,030$49.05 per hour
vs U.S.−1%U.S. median $102,760
Middle half earn$83,320 – $118,980Top 10%: $132,010+
Jobs5,6301.14× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist pay in Colorado cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $102,340 | $49.20 | 2,730 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $97,900 | $47.07 | 790 |
| Boulder, CO | $102,430 | $49.24 | 480 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $100,950 | $48.54 | 350 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $103,110 | $49.57 | 320 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $102,160 | $49.12 | 150 |
| Greeley, CO | $100,170 | $48.16 | 140 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $106,600 | $51.25 | 140 |
| Pueblo, CO | $99,250 | $47.72 | 130 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $86,840 | $41.75 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Colorado
Physical Therapist pay in similar states
Delaware · $102,050 Minnesota · $102,010 Wisconsin · $101,840 Hawaii · $101,700 Indiana · $101,560 Virginia · $101,450
Other healthcare salaries in Colorado
Registered Nurses · $100,260 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,540 Nursing Assistants · $47,380 Medical Assistants · $48,400 Dental Assistants · $48,340 Pharmacy Technicians · $49,970 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $70,050 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $73,880 Pharmacists · $156,030 Speech-Language Pathologists · $110,750 Dental Hygienists · $109,580 Nurse Practitioners · $132,930
Questions
How much does a physical therapist make in Colorado?
Physical Therapists in Colorado earned a median of $102,030 a year ($49.05 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $102,760. The middle half earned $83,320 to $118,980.
Where in Colorado do physical therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Colorado, pay was highest in Boulder, CO at $102,430.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.