Physical Therapists pay range in Lincoln
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $78,250 a year or less, while the top 10% make $111,890 or more. The middle half of physical therapists in Lincoln earn between $79,530 and $104,810.
- $78K10th
- $80K25th
- $100KMedian
- $105K75th
- $112K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $96,350 | $8,029 | $46.32 |
| Median | $99,780 | $8,315 | $47.97 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $79,530 | $6,628 | $38.24 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $104,810 | $8,734 | $50.39 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapists pay in Lincoln vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Physical therapists in Lincoln earn about the same as the Nebraska average ($95,890) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($105,280). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $102,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | $96,350 | $99,780 | $78,250 | $111,890 | 390 |
| Nebraska | $95,890 | $97,090 | $77,540 | $120,190 | 2,140 |
| 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 Lincoln
On the average salary of $96,350, a single filer in Lincoln takes home about $73,108 a year, or $6,092 a month and $2,812 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).
Is Lincoln a good place for physical therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lincoln area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.6), so the average $96,350 buys what about $105,207 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Lincoln ($49,800). A typical home costs $304,242, or 3.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapists salary in other Nebraska cities
Lincoln ranks 2nd of 3 Nebraska metro areas for this job; Omaha pays the most ($96,600).
- Omaha$96,600
- Lincoln$96,350
- Grand Island$89,270
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 Lincoln: questions
How much do physical therapists make an hour in Lincoln?
$46.32 an hour on average, and $47.97 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapists salary in Lincoln?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $78,250 a year and the 25th percentile is $79,530, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapists take-home pay in Lincoln?
About $73,108 a year ($6,092 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $96,350.
Do physical therapists earn more in Lincoln than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 Lincoln, NE (30700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.25, this job is 1.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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