How much does a physical therapist make in St. Louis?
$100,600a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapists in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $48.37 an hour or $8,383 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.37
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 192 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 2,480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,390Median: $100,600Highest 10%: $124,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,390 | $37.21 | |
| 25th | $81,910 | $39.38 | |
| Median | $100,600 | $48.37 | |
| 75th | $110,500 | $53.13 | |
| 90th | $124,200 | $59.71 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for physical therapists.
| Kansas City, MO | $101,300 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $468,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $298,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $276,600 |
| Physician | $246,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $232,300 |
| Pediatrician | $223,900 |
| Dentist | $210,400 |
| Physician | $207,500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $199,300 |
| Pharmacist | $138,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $48.37 ($100,600 a year).
Do physical therapists make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $100,600 against $102,800 nationally, 2% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $99,310, so St. Louis pays 1% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for physical therapist pay?
192 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $77,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $124,200 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.