Physical Therapists pay in Nebraska

In Nebraska, the median pay for physical therapists is $46.68 an hour ($97,090 a year). About 2,140 people work in this job there.

$46.68Median hourly pay
$80,540–$107,490Middle half of workers, yearly
2,140People in this job in Nebraska

That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($102,760). Nebraska ranks 47th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for physical therapists in Nebraska

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$37.28$77,540
25% of workers$38.72$80,540
Half of workers (median)$46.68$97,090
75% of workers$51.68$107,490
90% of workers$57.79$120,190

Physical Therapists pay in Nebraska metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Lincoln$99,780390
Omaha$99,6301,120
Grand Island$87,08090

Nebraska unemployment rate: 2.9% (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 Nebraska

JobMedian yearly pay
Registered Nurses$84,730
Occupational Therapists$93,740
Physicians, All Other$290,470
Physical Therapist Assistants$61,370
Physical Therapist Aides$28,080
Pharmacists$139,330
Nurse Practitioners$132,130
Physician Assistants$133,040

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.