Healthcare Kearney, NE Pop. 33,464

Physical Therapist Salary in Kearney, Nebraska

The median physical therapist salary in Kearney, NE is $84,039 per year, which is 14% below the national median and 4.4% below the Nebraska state average.

City Median
$84,039
vs State Avg
$-3,909
vs National
$-13,681
Cost of Living
86%

Physical Therapist Salary in Kearney by Experience

In Kearney, an entry-level physical therapist earns around $58,480, while experienced professionals earn up to $110,080 per year. The local cost of living index is 86% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$58,480
$-9,520 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$84,280
$-13,720 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$110,080
$-17,920 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Kearney, NE

Percentile Kearney
10th Percentile $57,448
25th Percentile $68,972
Median (50th) $84,039
75th Percentile $100,104
90th Percentile $111,972

Physical Therapist Salary in Other Nebraska Cities

Omaha, NE
$90,880
Pop. 486,051
Bellevue, NE
$89,902
Pop. 64,176
Lincoln, NE
$87,948
Pop. 291,082
Grand Island, NE
$82,085
Pop. 53,131

How to Become a Physical Therapist in Kearney

Education

Most physical therapist positions require a doctoral degree. Kearney and the surrounding Nebraska area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Manual TherapyExercise PrescriptionPatient AssessmentRehabilitationAnatomyDocumentation

Job Outlook

Nationally, physical therapist employment is projected to grow 15% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Kearney may vary based on local industry and population growth.