Physical Therapists Salary in Nebraska

Physical therapists in Nebraska earn the most in Omaha (average $96,600 a year) and the least in Grand Island ($89,270), across the 3 Nebraska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the physical therapists average at $95,890 and the median at $97,090 for 2,140 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $105,280.

Physical Therapists average salary by city in Nebraska

Omaha$96,600
Lincoln$96,350
Grand Island$89,270

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Omaha	$96,600	$99,630	$81,520	$73,272	92
Lincoln	$96,350	$99,780	$79,530	$73,108	92
Grand Island	$89,270	$87,080	$78,360	$68,449	87

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Physical Therapists salary in other states

Physical Therapists salary by city and state

More about pay in Nebraska

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.
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.

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