Physical therapist salary in St. Louis, MO
How much does a Physical Therapist make in St. Louis, MO?
Average base salary
$48.86
same
as national averageAverage $48.86
Low $32.22
High $74.11
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
The average salary for a physical therapist is $48.86 per hour in St. Louis, MO. 132 salaries reported, updated at March 17, 2023
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Top companies for Physical Therapists in St. Louis, MO
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Highest paying cities for Physical Therapists near St. Louis, MO
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Where can a Physical Therapist earn more?
Compare salaries for Physical Therapists in different locations
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Physical Therapists
Most recommended certification
CPR Certification
(earn +5.57% more)
The jobs requiring this certification have increase by 8.67% since 2018. Physical Therapists with this certification earn +5.57% more than the average base salary, which is $48.86 per hour.
Job Trend
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this certification | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 | increase by 3 |
| 2011 | 33 | increase by 1000.00% |
| 2012 | 307561 | increase by 931903.03% |
| 2013 | 722749 | increase by 134.99% |
| 2014 | 820256 | increase by 13.49% |
| 2015 | 548389 | decrease by 33.14% |
| 2016 | 279631 | decrease by 49.01% |
| 2017 | 206257 | decrease by 26.24% |
| 2018 | 163959 | decrease by 20.51% |
| 2019 | 178171 | increase by 8.67% |
Top companies hiring Physical Therapists with the recommended certification
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Top schools offering CPR Certification
Top skills
Developmental Disabilities ExperienceTop specialties
Home HealthMore critical skills and qualifications that pay well
| Top Skills | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 jobs | 82 | ||
| 24 jobs | 75 | ||
| 9 jobs | 10 | ||
| 1,050 jobs | 2,544 |
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Most common benefits for Physical Therapists
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Commuter assistance
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Housing stipend
- License reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Loan repayment program
- Mileage reimbursement
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid housing
- Paid time off
- Pet insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Travel reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
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Salary satisfaction
Based on 2,707 ratings66% of Physical Therapists in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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How much do similar professions get paid in St. Louis, MO?
Physical Occupational Therapist
179 job openingsAverage $58.74 per hour
Outpatient Therapist
87 job openingsAverage $50,034 per year
Physical Therapist Assistant
126 job openingsAverage $30.76 per hour
PT Assistant
126 job openingsAverage $33,841 per year
Physical Therapy Aide
24 job openingsAverage $25.11 per hour
Director of Rehabilitation
193 job openingsAverage $78,453 per year
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Common questions about salaries for a Physical Therapist
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