U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data put the number of physical therapists (PTs) employed in the U.S. at more than 248,000 as of May 2024. The five-state Rocky Mountain region accounted for about 10,200 physical therapist jobs at that time according to the BLS data. The Rocky Mountain region presents a mixed picture for physical therapist pay. Only one state in the region have annual mean wages above the national average, while three rank among the ten lowest-paying states in the nation for physical therapists. A deeper look at BLS data from May 2024 reveals the following about physical therapist pay in the Rocky Mountain region:
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Physical Therapist Pay in the Rocky Mountain Region |
| State | # Employed | Annual Mean Wages | Wage Rank* |
| CO | 5,430 | $100,430 | 20th |
| ID | 1,170 | $93,470 | 45th |
| MT | 1,230 | $91,290 | 49th |
| UT | 2,330 | $96,920 | 33rd |
| WY | 510 | $100,100 | 21st |
| U.S. | 248,620 | $99,913 | ------- |
(*) annual mean wage ranking among the 50 states and the District of Columbia
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES. Data extracted on July 24, 2026
