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Colorado · BLS SOC 29-1123

Physical Therapist salary in Colorado

Median $105,690 · Top 10% earn $130,950+ · Roughly 4,155 workers in Colorado. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

Colorado median
$105,690
$50.81/hr
Top 10%
$130,950
90th percentile
Bottom 10%
$71,920
Entry-level range
Real pay
$102,413
CoL-adjusted (RPP 103.2)

Colorado pays modestly above the U.S. median for physical therapists — $105,690 versus the national median of $99,710. Real purchasing power tracks roughly the U.S. average. The state employs roughly 4,155 physical therapists.

What drives physical therapist pay in Colorado

Colorado pays close to the U.S. median for physical therapists. The state's pay landscape reflects typical national patterns — hospital and academic medical center roles paying above private practice, specialty credentials adding meaningful premiums, and metropolitan areas paying above rural ones.

Colorado ranks #14 of 50 states

Where Colorado sits in the national distribution for physical therapist pay, and the closest comparable states above and below.

Rank State Median vs. Colorado
#13 Minnesota $106,690 +$1,000
#12 Maryland $109,680 +$3,990
#11 Connecticut $112,670 +$6,980
#14 Colorado (this page) $105,690 —
#15 Rhode Island $104,700 −$990
#16 New Hampshire $104,700 −$990
#17 Vermont $102,700 −$2,990
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Education path for Colorado

The typical path is a doctor of physical therapy (dpt) + state license, taking about 36 months. Tuition ranges from $50,000 (community college) to $175,000 (private accelerated). On the Colorado median of $105,690, payback periods are typically 2.4 years or less from a starting income near minimum wage.

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Physical Therapist salary in Colorado — FAQ

What is the average physical therapist salary in Colorado?
The median physical therapist salary in Colorado is $105,690 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2024). The bottom 10% earn around $71,920; the top 10% earn $130,950 or more. About 4,155 people work in this role across the state.
How does Colorado physical therapist pay compare to the national average?
Colorado's median of $105,690 is $5,980 above the U.S. national median of $99,710. After adjusting for Colorado's cost of living (Regional Price Parity 103.2), the real-purchasing-power equivalent is $102,413.
Is physical therapist a good career in Colorado?
On the data: Colorado employs roughly 4,155 physical therapists, with a median wage of $105,690 and the top decile clearing $130,950. The role is projected to grow +15% nationally over the next decade. Whether it's "good" for you depends on whether the work suits you and whether you're positioned for the in-state metros that pay above the median.
What's the hourly rate for physical therapists in Colorado?
At the Colorado median of $105,690 annually, the equivalent hourly rate is approximately $50.81/hr. The top 10% earn around $62.96/hr, while entry-level roles typically pay $34.58/hr or slightly above.

Methodology note

Colorado-level wage data sourced from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024 release (SOC 29-1123: Physical Therapists), with state pay indexes from BLS area-comparison tables. Cost-of-living adjustments use BEA Regional Price Parities, 2023 release, where Colorado's RPP is 103.2 (U.S. = 100). Last reviewed: May 2026.