How much does a physical therapist make in Missouri?
$99,310a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapists in Missouri. That is $47.75 an hour or $8,276 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.75
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,110Median: $99,310Highest 10%: $124,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,110 | $36.59 | |
| 25th | $80,910 | $38.90 | |
| Median | $99,310 | $47.75 | |
| 75th | $109,900 | $52.83 | |
| 90th | $124,500 | $59.87 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $101,300 |
| St. Louis, MO | $100,600 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $100,400 |
| Joplin, MO | $100,200 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $99,310 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $98,070 |
| Springfield, MO | $97,270 |
| Columbia, MO | $83,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical therapists.
| 35. New Hampshire | $99,850 |
| 36. Maine | $99,720 |
| 37. Rhode Island | $99,400 |
| 38. Missouri | $99,310 |
| 39. Arkansas | $99,010 |
| 40. Idaho | $99,000 |
| 41. Oklahoma | $98,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $47.75 ($99,310 a year).
Do physical therapists make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $99,310 against $102,800 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Missouri rank for physical therapist pay?
Missouri ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays physical therapists the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $101,300 a year.
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.