Physical Therapist Salary in Kansas City, MO
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The median physical therapist in the Kansas City area earns $101,270 a year ($48.69 an hour), 1% below the U.S. median ($102,760) and 2% above the Missouri median ($99,310). Half of the 2,010 physical therapists there earn between $81,010 and $111,640.
| Annual pay | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $75,170 | $76,110 | $77,140 |
| 25th percentile | $81,010 | $80,910 | $86,160 |
| Median | $101,270 | $99,310 | $102,760 |
| 75th percentile | $111,640 | $109,880 | $121,160 |
| 90th percentile | $125,790 | $124,530 | $135,140 |
| Average | $99,550 | $98,700 | $105,280 |
| Jobs | 2,010 | 4,900 | 267,330 |
Kansas City, MO ranks 37th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($141,980).
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Check my payPhysical therapist pay in other cities
- St. Louis, MO: $100,600
- San Francisco, CA: $141,980
- San Jose, CA: $139,000
- Sacramento, CA: $131,430
- Riverside, CA: $120,110
- Las Vegas, NV: $116,480
- San Diego, CA: $113,850
- Los Angeles, CA: $108,170
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.