MO · Blue Springs · Updated October 15, 2026

Physical Therapist jobs in Blue Springs, MO

Pay for physical therapists in the Blue Springs area centers on $47.75 per hour, or about $99,330 a year. The lower quarter earns under $38.57 and the upper quarter over $53.05. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Blue Springs. That ranks 194th of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 133rd of 338 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Blue Springs.

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PermanentPosted 15 days ago

Physical Therapist

Select Medical · Kansas City, MO

$70k–$90k/ year
  • OTHER
  • Req 385517
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Physical Therapist

Select Medical · Independence, MO

$70k–$90k/ year
  • OTHER
  • Req 383527
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Physical Therapist pay in Blue Springs, MO

The metro median is 6% above the Missouri statewide median of $45.07 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 1,890 physical therapists employed in the Kansas City metro area, 1.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.07).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$33.87$70,45030% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$38.57$80,23021% below U.S. median
Median$47.75$99,3302% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$53.05$110,3409% above U.S. median
Top 10%$59.40$123,55022% above U.S. median

How Blue Springs ranks

  • 194th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 133rd of 338 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 8 Missouri metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Physical Therapists (SOC 29-1123), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Blue Springs

  • Overall prices in Kansas City run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 13% below the U.S. average (index 86.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $47.75 median hour buys what $51.60 buys at the national price level, 6% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Blue Springs paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,719
  • Per year: $85,950
  • Per month: $7,162

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Kansas City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Blue Springs

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$135
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,505
13-week assignment$19,565

Travel physical therapist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in Blue Springs

CMS lists 1 hospital in Blue Springs, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
St Mary's Medical Center
Blue Springs, MO
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Physical Therapist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Independence, MO7 mi$47.75/hr121,629
Lee's Summit, MO9 mi$47.75/hr106,419
Lawrence, KS54 mi$48.82/hr97,271
St. Joseph, MO60 mi$48.76/hr71,098
Topeka, KS77 mi$47.89/hr125,467
Columbia, MO104 mi$38.40/hr130,900

Physical Therapist jobs in Missouri · Physical Therapist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Missouri

DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Missouri requires for your role with the Missouri licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Missouri taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Missouri state guide

Other healthcare roles in Blue Springs

Blue Springs city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do physical therapists make in Blue Springs, MO?

Physical Therapists in the Kansas City metro area have a median pay of $47.75 per hour, about $99,330 a year. The middle half earn between $38.57 and $53.05 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Blue Springs a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?

Kansas City ranks 133rd of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 194th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring physical therapists in Blue Springs?

We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Kansas City area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Blue Springs.

Do I need a Missouri license to work in Blue Springs as a physical therapist?

DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Missouri requires for your role with the Missouri licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Blue Springs?

The federal per diem benchmark in Blue Springs is $135 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,505 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Blue Springs?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Functional Pathways of TN, LLCSunset Hills, MO · 1 wage offer$52.00/ hr$52–$52
  • Select MedicalKansas City, MO · 4 postings$38.46/ hr$33–$43
  • Washington UniversitySt Louis, MO · 1 wage offer$36.73/ hr$37–$37
  • Grandison Management, Inc.St. Louis, MO · 1 wage offer$36.41/ hr$36–$36

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$33Median$38.46High$48

5 PT postings with published pay in Missouri, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 5 PT roles

  1. Physical TherapistPermanent
    $70k–$90k/ year
    Select Medical · Kansas City, MO · posted 15 days ago
  2. Physical TherapistPermanent
    $70k–$90k/ year
    Select Medical · Saint Joseph, MO · posted 24 days ago

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