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Physical Therapists salary
in Columbia, MO

Physical Therapists in the Columbia, MO metro earn a median of $83,320 a year, based on BLS estimates for 280 jobs (May 2025). That is 19% below the U.S. median of $102,760 and 16% below the MO statewide median of $99,310. It ranks #237 of 240 metros with published figures for this job.

PHYSICAL THERAPISTS · COLUMBIA, MO · BLS
BLS OEWS MAY 2025 · COLUMBIA, MO · ALL EMPLOYERS, ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS
P10$74,120P25$79,890MEDIAN$83,320P75$109,080P90$120,830
BLS · UNITED STATES
P10$77,140P25$86,160MEDIAN$102,760P75$121,160P90$135,140
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Questions

What is the average Physical Therapists salary in Columbia?

The BLS median is $83,320 a year (May 2025). Half of the 280 jobs pay between $79,890 and $109,080. The 10th percentile is $74,120 and the 90th is $120,830.

Is Columbia a high-paying metro for Physical Therapists?

That is 19% below the U.S. median of $102,760 and 16% below the MO statewide median of $99,310. It ranks #237 of 240 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.

Does this include experience levels?

BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).

Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.