MO · O'Fallon · Updated October 15, 2026

Physical Therapist jobs in O'Fallon, MO

The median physical therapist pay in the O'Fallon area is $46.53 per hour ($96,770 a year), with the typical range running from $38.49 to $51.61. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for O'Fallon and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in O'Fallon. The free report below lists employers near O'Fallon and what they pay.

Open Physical Therapist roles near O'Fallon

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Who is hiring physical therapists near O'Fallon

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Select Medical1$42.07
Hospital Sisters Health System1$47.14

Physical Therapist pay in O'Fallon, MO

The metro median is 3% above the Missouri statewide median of $45.07 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 2,260 physical therapists employed in the St. Louis metro area, 1.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.05).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$37.01$76,98024% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$38.49$80,06021% below U.S. median
Median$46.53$96,7704% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$51.61$107,3506% above U.S. median
Top 10%$58.26$121,18020% above U.S. median

How O'Fallon ranks

  • 258th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 222nd of 338 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th 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 O'Fallon

  • Overall prices in St. Louis run 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 79.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $46.53 median hour buys what $48.93 buys at the national price level, 1% 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 O'Fallon paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,675
  • Per year: $83,754
  • Per month: $6,980

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

Travel assignment per diem in O'Fallon

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$150
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,652
13-week assignment$21,476

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 O'Fallon

CMS lists 1 hospital in O'Fallon, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Progress West Hospital
Ofallon, MO
Acute careNonprofit4 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
St. Peters, MO6 mi$46.53/hr61,398
St. Charles, MO11 mi$46.53/hr72,458
Columbia, MO87 mi$38.40/hr130,900
Springfield, IL90 mi$48.67/hr112,949
Decatur, IL121 mi$49.70/hr68,763
Peoria, IL148 mi$48.63/hr111,696

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 O'Fallon

O'Fallon city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do physical therapists make in O'Fallon, MO?

Physical Therapists in the St. Louis metro area have a median pay of $46.53 per hour, about $96,770 a year. The middle half earn between $38.49 and $51.61 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is O'Fallon a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?

St. Louis ranks 222nd of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 258th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring physical therapists in O'Fallon?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the St. Louis area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near O'Fallon.

Do I need a Missouri license to work in O'Fallon 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 O'Fallon?

The federal per diem benchmark in O'Fallon is $150 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,652 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in O'Fallon?

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Your PT pay reportO'Fallon, MO · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings

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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