PermanentPosted 24 days ago
Physical Therapist
Select Medical · Saint Joseph, MO
$70k–$90k/ year
Physical Therapist jobs in St. Joseph, MO
Pay for physical therapists in the St. Joseph area centers on $48.76 per hour, or about $101,410 a year. The lower quarter earns under $38.35 and the upper quarter over $50.27. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in St. Joseph. That ranks 121st of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 30th of 338 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near St. Joseph.
- $48.76median pay per hour, St. Joseph
- $38–$50typical range per hour
- 50physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 8% above the Missouri statewide median of $45.07 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 50 physical therapists employed in the St. Joseph metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.63).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $36.02 | $74,920 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.35 | $79,770 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Median | $48.76 | $101,410 | in line with U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $50.27 | $104,560 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $58.85 | $122,410 | 21% above U.S. median |
How St. Joseph ranks
- 121st of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 30th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st 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 St. Joseph
- Overall prices in St. Joseph run 14% below the U.S. average (index 86.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 45% below the U.S. average (index 55.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $48.76 median hour buys what $56.45 buys at the national price level, 16% 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 St. Joseph paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,755
- Per year: $87,768
- Per month: $7,314
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the St. Joseph metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in St. Joseph
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 St. Joseph
CMS lists 2 hospitals in St. Joseph, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mosaic Life Care At St Joseph Saint Joseph, MO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Northwest Missouri Psychiatric Rehab Ctr Saint Joseph, MO | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Physical Therapist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, KS | 44 mi | $47.75/hr | 156,752 |
| Kansas City, MO | 46 mi | $47.75/hr | 516,032 |
| Shawnee, KS | 51 mi | $47.75/hr | 69,724 |
| Independence, MO | 53 mi | $47.75/hr | 121,629 |
| Lenexa, KS | 55 mi | $47.75/hr | 59,427 |
| Blue Springs, MO | 60 mi | $47.75/hr | 61,246 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in St. Joseph
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Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in St. Joseph, MO?
Physical Therapists in the St. Joseph metro area have a median pay of $48.76 per hour, about $101,410 a year. The middle half earn between $38.35 and $50.27 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is St. Joseph a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?
St. Joseph ranks 30th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 121st of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physical therapists in St. Joseph?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in St. Joseph. Your free report adds named employers and pay near St. Joseph.
Do I need a Missouri license to work in St. Joseph 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 St. Joseph?
The federal per diem benchmark in St. Joseph is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in St. Joseph?
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Your PT pay reportSt. Joseph, 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
- Physical TherapistPermanent$70k–$90k/ year
- Physical TherapistPermanent$70k–$90k/ year
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