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Physical Therapist Salary in Colorado (2026)
$49.05 per hour · take-home ≈ $76,827/year ($6,402/month) for a single filer
Colorado ranks 17th of 51 states for Physical Therapist pay, with a median about 2% below the national average. Of the 5,630 Physical Therapist jobs BLS counts in Colorado, the typical worker earns $102,030 a year — though pay ranges from $76,460 for newcomers to $132,010 at the top.
Physical Therapist pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $76,460 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $83,320 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $102,030 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $118,980 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $132,010 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,630 Physical Therapist jobs in Colorado (occupation code 29-1123, “Physical Therapists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Physical Therapist salary of $102,030 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $76,827 — an effective tax rate of 24.7%.
| Gross (median) | $102,030 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,617 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,805 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$3,781 |
| Take-home (annual) | $76,827 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,402 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Physical Therapist make in Colorado?
- The median Physical Therapist salary in Colorado is $102,030 per year ($49.05 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $83,320 and $118,980.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physical Therapist in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $102,030, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $76,827 per year ($6,402 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.7%.
- How many Physical Therapist jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 5,630 Physical Therapist jobs in Colorado in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Colorado state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Colorado.