Physical Therapists salary
in Lincoln, NE
- Middle 50%
- $79,530–$104,810
- vs U.S. median
- -3%
- Metro rank
- #149 of 240
Physical Therapists in the Lincoln, NE metro earn a median of $99,780 a year, based on BLS estimates for 390 jobs (May 2025). That is 3% below the U.S. median of $102,760 and 3% above the NE statewide median of $97,090. It ranks #149 of 240 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE390 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Physical Therapists pay in other NE metros
2 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $99,630 |
| South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $92,220 |
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Questions
What is the average Physical Therapists salary in Lincoln?
The BLS median is $99,780 a year (May 2025). Half of the 390 jobs pay between $79,530 and $104,810. The 10th percentile is $78,250 and the 90th is $111,890.
Is Lincoln a high-paying metro for Physical Therapists?
That is 3% below the U.S. median of $102,760 and 3% above the NE statewide median of $97,090. It ranks #149 of 240 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Physical Therapists make an hour in Lincoln?
About $47.97 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $99,780 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $38.24–$50.39 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.