Physical Therapists pay range in Omaha
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,540 a year or less, while the top 10% make $120,390 or more. The middle half of physical therapists in Omaha earn between $81,520 and $107,700.
- $78K10th
- $82K25th
- $100KMedian
- $108K75th
- $120K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $96,600 | $8,050 | $46.44 |
| Median | $99,630 | $8,302 | $47.90 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $81,520 | $6,793 | $39.19 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $107,700 | $8,975 | $51.78 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapists pay in Omaha vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Physical therapists in Omaha 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $96,600 | $99,630 | $77,540 | $120,390 | 1,120 |
| 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 Omaha
On the average salary of $96,600, a single filer in Omaha takes home about $73,272 a year, or $6,106 a month and $2,818 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Omaha, NE-IA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IA | $73,729 | $6,144 |
| Working in NE | $73,272 | $6,106 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Omaha a good place for physical therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Omaha area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $96,600 buys what about $105,102 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Omaha ($49,660). A typical home costs $310,337, or 3.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapists salary in other Nebraska cities
Omaha ranks 1st of 3 Nebraska metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- 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 Omaha: questions
How much do physical therapists make an hour in Omaha?
$46.44 an hour on average, and $47.90 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapists salary in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,540 a year and the 25th percentile is $81,520, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapists take-home pay in Omaha?
About $73,272 a year ($6,106 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $96,600.
Do physical therapists earn more in Omaha 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 Omaha, NE-IA (36540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- 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 1.31, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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