Physical Therapists Salary
The median pay for a physical therapists in Colorado is $102,030/year ($49.05/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $76K at the entry level to $132K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Colorado. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $102K get you in Colorado?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado
Entry-level physical therapists (10th percentile) start around $76K. Mid-career wages sit at $102K. Top earners bring in $132K or more, a $56K spread from bottom to top.
Physical Therapists salary by metro in Colorado
7 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $102K | +0% | 480 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $102K | +0% | 2,730 |
| Grand Junction | $102K | +0% | 150 |
| Greeley | $100K | -2% | 140 |
| Pueblo | $99K | -3% | 130 |
| Colorado Springs | $98K | -4% | 790 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $87K | -15% | N/A |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Colorado?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $102K, rent takes 32.4% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $2,044/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,900/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for physical therapists in Colorado?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new physical therapists typically earn — is $76K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,588/month.
Is physical therapist a high-paying job in Colorado?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $102K locally vs. $103K nationally, a 1% difference.
How does Colorado compare to the national average for physical therapists?
Colorado pays $102K median vs. the U.S. average of $103K — that’s -1%.
How much do physical therapists make in Colorado?
The median is $102,030 a year, that works out to about $49 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $76,460, and experienced physical therapists can clear $132,010. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $102K enough to live in Colorado?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,306/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,044/month, which eats 32.4% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a physical therapists salary go in Colorado?
Colorado has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median physical therapists salary is worth about $102,030 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do physical therapists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.