Physical Therapists pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for physical therapists is $49.05 an hour ($102,030 a year). About 5,630 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($102,760). Colorado ranks 17th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for physical therapists in Colorado
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $36.76 | $76,460 |
| 25% of workers | $40.06 | $83,320 |
| Half of workers (median) | $49.05 | $102,030 |
| 75% of workers | $57.20 | $118,980 |
| 90% of workers | $63.47 | $132,010 |
Physical Therapists pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $102,430 | 480 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $102,340 | 2,730 |
| Grand Junction | $102,160 | 150 |
| Greeley | $100,170 | 140 |
| Pueblo | $99,250 | 130 |
| Colorado Springs | $97,900 | 790 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $86,840 | 0 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for physical therapists
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +11.9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 13,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Colorado
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $100,260 |
| Occupational Therapists | $106,720 |
| Physicians, All Other | $298,320 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $64,810 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $75,340 |
| Pharmacists | $156,030 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $110,750 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $132,930 |
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