Physical Therapist salary in Missouri
What physical therapists earn in Missouri and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$99,310$47.75 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $102,760
Middle half earn$80,910 – $109,880Top 10%: $124,530+
Jobs4,9000.97× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist pay in Missouri cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $100,600 | $48.37 | 2,480 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $101,270 | $48.69 | 2,010 |
| Springfield, MO | $97,270 | $46.77 | 410 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $84,530 | $40.64 | 310 |
| Columbia, MO | $83,320 | $40.06 | 280 |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $96,900 | $46.59 | 160 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $100,150 | $48.15 | 130 |
| North Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $82,800 | $39.81 | 120 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $100,420 | $48.28 | 100 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $98,070 | $47.15 | 90 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $99,310 | $47.75 | 90 |
| Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $90,160 | $43.35 | 70 |
Hospitals and jobs in Missouri
Physical Therapist pay in similar states
Utah · $99,880 New Hampshire · $99,850 Maine · $99,720 Rhode Island · $99,400 Arkansas · $99,010 Idaho · $99,000
Other healthcare salaries in Missouri
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $33,080 Registered Nurses · $81,780 Nursing Assistants · $37,680 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,530 Medical Assistants · $40,440 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,100 Nurse Practitioners · $129,930 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,300 Dental Assistants · $45,970 Pharmacists · $137,610 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $46,040 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $73,080
Questions
How much does a physical therapist make in Missouri?
Physical Therapists in Missouri earned a median of $99,310 a year ($47.75 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $102,760. The middle half earned $80,910 to $109,880.
Where in Missouri do physical therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Missouri, 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.