Physical Therapist salary in Montana
What physical therapists earn in Montana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$91,450$43.97 per hour
vs U.S.−11%U.S. median $102,760
Middle half earn$81,250 – $103,480Top 10%: $115,540+
Jobs1,1801.35× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist pay in Montana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings, MT | $97,020 | $46.64 | 230 |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $87,120 | $41.88 | 220 |
| Missoula, MT | $83,970 | $40.37 | 210 |
| Bozeman, MT | $97,400 | $46.83 | 150 |
| Helena, MT | $84,390 | $40.57 | 100 |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $97,980 | $47.11 | 100 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $100,640 | $48.38 | 90 |
| Great Falls, MT | $81,960 | $39.41 | 70 |
Hospitals and jobs in Montana
Physical Therapist pay in similar states
Iowa · $97,560 Alabama · $97,290 Nebraska · $97,090 West Virginia · $96,600 South Dakota · $92,660 North Dakota · $85,330
Other healthcare salaries in Montana
Registered Nurses · $85,280 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,630 Nursing Assistants · $40,900 Medical Assistants · $46,820 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,210 Dental Assistants · $46,680 Pharmacy Technicians · $49,400 Nurse Practitioners · $137,210 Pharmacists · $142,080 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $65,190 Dental Hygienists · $98,440 Emergency Medical Technicians · $36,140
Questions
How much does a physical therapist make in Montana?
Physical Therapists in Montana earned a median of $91,450 a year ($43.97 an hour) in May 2025, 11% less than the national median of $102,760. The middle half earned $81,250 to $103,480.
Where in Montana do physical therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Montana, pay was highest in Bozeman, MT at $97,400.
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.