How much does a physical therapist make in Boulder?
$102,400a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapists in the Boulder, CO metro area. That is $49.25 an hour or $8,536 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.25
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 144 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,950Median: $102,400Highest 10%: $166,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,950 | $37.48 | |
| 25th | $86,700 | $41.68 | |
| Median | $102,400 | $49.25 | |
| 75th | $121,200 | $58.25 | |
| 90th | $166,500 | $80.04 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for physical therapists.
| Denver, CO | $102,300 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $102,200 |
| Greeley, CO | $100,200 |
| Pueblo, CO | $99,250 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $97,900 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $86,840 |
Related jobs in Boulder
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $465,900 |
| Physician | $453,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $297,100 |
| Radiologist | $239,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $211,600 |
| Dentist | $180,400 |
| Pharmacist | $164,200 |
| Optometrist | $153,500 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $138,800 |
| Physician Assistant | $136,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make an hour in Boulder?
The median hourly pay in the Boulder, CO metro area is $49.25 ($102,400 a year).
Do physical therapists make more in Boulder than the national average?
Yes: $102,400 against $102,800 nationally, 0% more.
How does Boulder compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $102,000, so Boulder pays 0% more.
Where does Boulder rank for physical therapist pay?
144 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist make starting out in Boulder?
The lowest-paid 10% make $77,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $166,500 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.