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Physical Therapist Salary in Montana (2026)
$43.97 per hour · take-home ≈ $69,359/year ($5,780/month) for a single filer
Montana ranks 50th of 51 states for Physical Therapist pay, with a median about 12% below the national average. Of the 1,180 Physical Therapist jobs BLS counts in Montana, the typical worker earns $91,450 a year — though pay ranges from $78,490 for newcomers to $115,540 at the top.
Physical Therapist pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $78,490 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $81,250 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $91,450 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $103,480 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $115,540 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,180 Physical Therapist jobs in Montana (occupation code 29-1123, “Physical Therapists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Physical Therapist salary of $91,450 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Montana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $69,359 — an effective tax rate of 24.2%.
| Gross (median) | $91,450 |
| Federal income tax | −$11,289 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,996 |
| Montana state income tax | −$3,806 |
| Take-home (annual) | $69,359 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,780 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Physical Therapist make in Montana?
- The median Physical Therapist salary in Montana is $91,450 per year ($43.97 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $81,250 and $103,480.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physical Therapist in Montana?
- On the median salary of $91,450, a single filer in Montana takes home about $69,359 per year ($5,780 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.2%.
- How many Physical Therapist jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 1,180 Physical Therapist jobs in Montana 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 Montana 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 Montana.