How much does a physical therapist make in Denver?
$102,300a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapists in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $49.20 an hour or $8,528 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.20
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 148 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 2,730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,040Median: $102,300Highest 10%: $134,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,040 | $38.00 | |
| 25th | $83,840 | $40.31 | |
| Median | $102,300 | $49.20 | |
| 75th | $121,300 | $58.31 | |
| 90th | $134,600 | $64.73 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for physical therapists.
| Boulder, CO | $102,400 |
| 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 Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $360,800 |
| Neurologist | $356,300 |
| Radiologist | $344,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $300,000 |
| Physician | $298,600 |
| Dermatologist | $273,300 |
| Psychiatrist | $263,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $255,600 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $49.20 ($102,300 a year).
Do physical therapists make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $102,300 against $102,800 nationally, 0% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $102,000, so Denver pays 0% more.
Where does Denver rank for physical therapist pay?
148 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $79,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $134,600 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.