Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Colorado | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $102,030 | $104,506 | -2% |
| Median hourly wage | $49.05 | $50.24 | -2% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $98,962.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | $109,681 | $85,800 | $126,500 | 115 |
| Colorado Springs | $99,710 | $78,000 | $115,000 | 105 |
The median annual salary for a Physical Therapist in Colorado is $102,030, or about $49.05 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Physical Therapists is $104,506. Colorado is -2% below the national median.
Entry-level physical therapists in Colorado typically earn from $85,800 depending on the city and employer.
With 5,630 physical therapist jobs on record and a median salary of $102,030, Colorado offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, physical therapists rank 126 of the 738 occupations reported in Colorado — higher than 83% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Orthodontists at $416,000, Dermatologists at $398,810, Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric at $385,410 — all figures are median annual wages for Colorado.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Colorado levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, physical therapists rank 126 of the 738 occupations reported in Colorado — higher than 83% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Colorado | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Orthodontists | $416,000 | $160 |
| Dermatologists | $398,810 | $260 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $385,410 | $410 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | $360,820 | — |
| Neurologists | $356,250 | $120 |
| Radiologists | $344,270 | $500 |
Colorado levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 738 occupations in Colorado.