Physical Therapist salary in Nebraska
What physical therapists earn in Nebraska and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$97,090$46.68 per hour
vs U.S.−6%U.S. median $102,760
Middle half earn$80,540 – $107,490Top 10%: $120,190+
Jobs2,1401.22× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist pay in Nebraska cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $99,630 | $47.90 | 1,120 |
| Lincoln, NE | $99,780 | $47.97 | 390 |
| South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $92,220 | $44.34 | 310 |
| Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $99,040 | $47.61 | 170 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $100,380 | $48.26 | 100 |
| Grand Island, NE | $87,080 | $41.87 | 90 |
| Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $101,780 | $48.94 | 70 |
Hospitals and jobs in Nebraska
Physical Therapist pay in similar states
Louisiana · $98,530 Kansas · $98,290 Vermont · $97,970 Iowa · $97,560 Alabama · $97,290 West Virginia · $96,600
Other healthcare salaries in Nebraska
Registered Nurses · $84,730 Nursing Assistants · $40,000 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,150 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,660 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,610 Dental Assistants · $46,660 Pharmacists · $139,330 Medical Assistants · $47,370 Nurse Practitioners · $132,130 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,540 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $72,860 Medical Records Specialists · $51,670
Questions
How much does a physical therapist make in Nebraska?
Physical Therapists in Nebraska earned a median of $97,090 a year ($46.68 an hour) in May 2025, 6% less than the national median of $102,760. The middle half earned $80,540 to $107,490.
Where in Nebraska do physical therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Nebraska, pay was highest in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD at $100,380.
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.