Physical Therapist salary in Kansas
What physical therapists earn in Kansas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$98,290$47.25 per hour
vs U.S.−4%U.S. median $102,760
Middle half earn$78,680 – $107,780Top 10%: $122,130+
Jobs2,6601.07× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist pay in Kansas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $101,270 | $48.69 | 2,010 |
| Wichita, KS | $97,400 | $46.83 | 580 |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $99,550 | $47.86 | 500 |
| Topeka, KS | $97,570 | $46.91 | 190 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $100,150 | $48.15 | 130 |
| Lawrence, KS | $99,620 | $47.90 | 110 |
| Manhattan, KS | $97,110 | $46.69 | 90 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $99,310 | $47.75 | 90 |
Hospitals and jobs in Kansas
Physical Therapist pay in similar states
Arkansas · $99,010 Idaho · $99,000 Oklahoma · $98,590 Louisiana · $98,530 Vermont · $97,970 Iowa · $97,560
Other healthcare salaries in Kansas
Registered Nurses · $79,320 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $31,260 Nursing Assistants · $38,010 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,760 Medical Assistants · $39,510 Physicians, All Other · $221,540 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,310 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,050 Nurse Practitioners · $126,650 Pharmacists · $137,800 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $76,070 Medical Records Specialists · $48,160
Questions
How much does a physical therapist make in Kansas?
Physical Therapists in Kansas earned a median of $98,290 a year ($47.25 an hour) in May 2025, 4% less than the national median of $102,760. The middle half earned $78,680 to $107,780.
Where in Kansas do physical therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Kansas, pay was highest in Kansas City, MO-KS at $101,270.
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.