Physical Therapists pay range in Pocatello
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $73,170 a year or less, while the top 10% make $111,320 or more. The middle half of physical therapists in Pocatello earn between $79,020 and $104,290.
- $73K10th
- $79K25th
- $83KMedian
- $104K75th
- $111K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $89,290 | $7,441 | $42.93 |
| Median | $82,680 | $6,890 | $39.75 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $79,020 | $6,585 | $37.99 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $104,290 | $8,691 | $50.14 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapists pay in Pocatello vs. Idaho and the U.S.
Physical therapists in Pocatello earn 8% less than the Idaho average ($96,830) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($105,280). At the median the gap is -20% against the U.S. median of $102,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pocatello | $89,290 | $82,680 | $73,170 | $111,320 | 60 |
| Idaho | $96,830 | $99,000 | $74,570 | $122,100 | 1,030 |
| United States | $105,280 | $102,760 | $77,140 | $135,140 | 267,330 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Therapists salary after taxes in Pocatello
On the average salary of $89,290, a single filer in Pocatello takes home about $68,021 a year, or $5,668 a month and $2,616 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
Is Pocatello a good place for physical therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Pocatello area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.9), so the average $89,290 buys what about $100,432 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Pocatello ($45,160). A typical home costs $354,583, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapists salary in other Idaho cities
Pocatello ranks 5th of 5 Idaho metro areas for this job; Boise pays the most ($99,150).
- Boise$99,150
- Coeur d'Alene$96,160
- Twin Falls$93,420
- Idaho Falls$93,210
- Pocatello$89,290
Highest-paying cities for physical therapists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($145,040).
- San Francisco, CA$145,040
- San Jose, CA$140,090
- Napa, CA$136,360
- Santa Rosa, CA$135,520
- Vallejo, CA$132,660
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Physical Therapists salary in Pocatello: questions
How much do physical therapists make an hour in Pocatello?
$42.93 an hour on average, and $39.75 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapists salary in Pocatello?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $73,170 a year and the 25th percentile is $79,020, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapists take-home pay in Pocatello?
About $68,021 a year ($5,668 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $89,290. Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
Do physical therapists earn more in Pocatello than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% less than the U.S. average for this job ($105,280).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1123; area Pocatello, ID (38540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.95, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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