Advantis salary data Updated today · 37 open Colorado jobs

Physical Therapist Salary in Colorado

Median weekly · Physical Therapy
$2,023
Current weekly range
$1,807–$2,744
Across eligible open contracts in this state
Highest-paying city
Burlington
$2,744/wk highest open rate

A Colorado travel PT assignment can mean working along the Front Range, serving a Western Slope community or taking a contract closer to the mountains. Those markets do not always compete for clinicians in the same way. Open Advantis Medical contracts currently post a median of $2,023 per week, compared with a statewide staff median of $102,030 per year. Denver-area housing can take a larger share of the package, while smaller or more remote markets may raise rates when coverage is difficult. Compare the location, housing and work expectations behind each offer.

What Is the Physical Therapist Salary in Colorado?

Colorado’s median staff PT wage is $49.05 per hour and $102,030 per year, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey (May 2025). That is close to the national median, but a single statewide figure cannot show the differences between Denver-area employers, mountain communities and smaller regional markets. It also represents staff employment, not current travel contracts. The live rates below show what open Advantis Medical Colorado PT assignments are paying by the week.

Live travel PT pay

What Is the Travel Physical Therapist Salary in Colorado?

The median posted pay across 37 open Advantis Medical PT contracts in Colorado is $2,023 per week. Rates can spread out when urgent jobs open on the Western Slope, in mountain communities or in settings that need specific experience. Use the chart to see the current floor, median and ceiling, then compare the listings behind those numbers.

Across all open Colorado contracts
<$2.0k $2.0–2.1k $2.1–2.3k $2.3–2.4k $2.4–2.6k $2.6k+
$2,023
Median weekly
$1,807–$2,744
Current range
Share of open Advantis Colorado contracts by weekly-pay band.
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Travel vs. staff pay

How a Travel PT Salary in Colorado Compares Over a Year

Colorado’s staff median is annual, while travel PT opportunities are posted by the week. The calculator converts the current travel median into a 48-week annual estimate so you can compare both pay models on a similar basis. Change the rate or state to explore another scenario.

Estimated travel Physical Therapist gross over 48 weeks
$97,104
$2,023×48 weeks=$97,104

Select a state to compare the estimated travel total with the median annual staff Physical Therapist wage and see current contracts in that state.

Travel pay is structured differently. For eligible travelers, housing and meal stipends may not be treated as taxable wages. Depending on the package and individual tax circumstances, a lower gross amount could still result in higher take-home pay.

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Travel earnings are estimated using the selected weekly rate multiplied by 48 worked weeks, leaving time for breaks between assignments. Staff figures use the approved BLS OEWS May 2025 median annual wage for Physical Therapist professionals in the selected state.

This is a gross-pay comparison only. It does not include taxes, benefits, housing, travel costs, unpaid time or other expenses. Results are estimates for general comparison and are not job offers, guaranteed earnings or take-home-pay calculations.

Live city rates

Highest Current Travel PT Salary by Colorado City

Denver may have more Colorado PT openings, but it will not always have the highest rate. A short-notice need in Grand Junction, Pueblo, Colorado Springs or a mountain community can push another city higher. The ranking shows where the strongest current posted rates are available, not a permanent order of Colorado markets.

Burlington $2,744
Haxtun $2,710
Delta $2,526
Alamosa $2,416
La Junta $2,327
Mountain access, seasonal housing and longer travel distances can change the value of a Colorado contract. Compare the ranked rate with the facility location, schedule, commute and nearby housing before making a decision.
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After costs

What Your Colorado PT Pay Is Really Worth

Colorado’s overall price level was only 3.1% above the U.S. average in 2024, but housing can feel much less moderate in specific markets. The FY2026 two-bedroom benchmark for Denver-Aurora-Centennial is $2,089 per month, and mountain or resort-area housing may be harder to find at a traveler-friendly price. Colorado’s individual income tax rate is 4.4% for tax year 2025.

Use these figures as planning context, then check furnished housing, parking, utilities and commute costs near the actual facility. Live pay updates with Advantis inventory; the supporting cost and tax data update with their sources.

4.4%
State Income Tax
Flat individual rate; a higher contract rate does not create a higher Colorado bracket.
$1,866 /mo
Colorado 2-BR benchmark
Colorado statewide benchmark, HUD Fair Market Rents FY2026; Denver-Aurora-Centennial runs higher.
103.1
Cost of living (U.S. = 100)
BEA regional price parities, all items, 2024.
$102,030
Colorado staff PT median
BLS OEWS annual median wage for physical therapists (29-1123), May 2025; travel packages are quoted weekly.
Demand outlook

Physical Therapist Demand in Colorado

Colorado’s PT workforce serves fast-growing Front Range communities as well as mountain, rural and regional markets where recruiting can look very different. State projections show employment increasing from about 5,710 physical therapists in 2022 to 7,160 in 2032, a 26% increase, with about 370 openings each year. Those openings include both growth and replacement needs across all types of employment. They provide useful context for the profession, but current travel demand and weekly pay still depend on the jobs facilities need to fill now.

Licensing readiness

Colorado PT Licensing at a Glance

Colorado physical therapist salary guide

Eligible travelers may be able to use the PT Compact for a Colorado assignment. The current privilege fee is $95, including the Colorado and Commission portions, and the state does not require a jurisprudence exam for the privilege. PTs who do not qualify for the compact route can apply for a full Colorado license through DORA. Processing and facility credentialing timelines are not the same, so confirm both before planning around a proposed start date.

Yes Colorado is a PT Compact state Eligible PTs from member home states can practice on a compact privilege.
None Compact jurisprudence exam Colorado does not require a jurisprudence assessment for the compact privilege.
$95 Privilege fee $50 Colorado fee + $45 Commission fee for an eligible compact PT.

Planning information, not legal or licensure advice. Confirm current requirements with the state board and PT Compact.

Travel PT pay package

How Do Travel PT Stipends Work?

A travel contract doesn't pay you one number. It pays an hourly wage, which is taxed, plus stipends for housing and meals, which may not be, and that split is why two packages with the same gross can leave you with different amounts.

Taxed May be tax-free

In most packages the stipend is a fixed weekly amount, so picking up overtime typically adds taxable wage rather than more stipend. The exact structure depends on the contract.

How to qualify for tax-free stipends

Stipend eligibility generally depends on three conditions, and documenting them is the traveler’s responsibility, not the agency’s.

You keep a tax home
A permanent residence you actually pay for and return to between assignments.
You’re paying twice
Covering a place back home and a place near the assignment at the same time.
The work is temporary
Generally expected to last a year or less. Assignments expected to run longer, or that stretch on in one area, are typically treated as indefinite.

When these conditions are not met, stipends are generally treated as taxable wages, so the same gross contract amount can leave less after taxes. Individual outcomes depend on facts and circumstances. Read more in our guide to how a tax home works.

Estimate only, to show the shape of the difference. It assumes a 22% federal bracket plus 7.65% in payroll tax on the wage portion; state income tax may change the result. Example figures for illustration, not offers. Many agencies align stipend amounts with U.S. General Services Administration per-diem rates for the assignment locality. Whether any stipend is excluded from your taxable income depends on your own circumstances. General information only, not tax advice.

Live openings

Top-Paying Travel PT Jobs in Colorado

The Colorado jobs below show the strongest current weekly rates across open Advantis contracts. A mountain or Western Slope assignment may pay differently from a Front Range role because housing, location and recruiting difficulty are different. Review each listing for the full schedule and contract terms.

Physical Therapy · Burlington, CO
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Physical Therapy · Haxtun, CO
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Physical Therapy · Delta, CO
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Physical Therapy · Alamosa, CO
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What sets the rate

What Affects a Travel Physical Therapist Salary in Colorado

A Colorado travel PT rate may rise when a facility needs a fast start, the worksite is farther from a major candidate pool or local housing makes an assignment harder to staff. That is why a Western Slope or mountain-community contract can sometimes outpay a similar Front Range job. Clinical setting matters as well, especially for home health roles with larger territories, route planning and mileage policies.

Look beyond the posted weekly number. Compare housing near the facility, guaranteed hours, cancellations, schedule and travel expectations. Your experience may qualify you for more settings, but the full contract will tell you whether the higher rate is actually the better Colorado opportunity.

Good to know

Colorado travel PT salary questions, answered

How much do physical therapists make in Colorado?
Staff physical therapists in Colorado earn a median of $102,030 a year, or $49.05 an hour, based on BLS 2025 wage data presented through O*NET. Current travel assignments use a live weekly median of $2,023 across 37 eligible open Advantis contracts. The numbers can be compared, but they are built differently: use the annual figure for staff roles and the weekly figure for current travel PT contracts.
What is the current travel physical therapist salary in Colorado?
The current travel physical therapist salary in Colorado is $2,023 per week across 37 eligible open Advantis Medical contracts. It reflects posted weekly gross pay for current openings. Since rates can change as travel PT jobs open, update and close, confirm the individual listing's pay, setting, schedule and contract length before comparing offers.
Why can two Colorado travel PT jobs with similar titles pay differently?
Two Colorado travel PT jobs with similar titles can pay differently because location, setting, schedule, contract length and facility urgency are not always the same. A mountain or Western Slope opening may pay more than a Front Range role when fewer clinicians are available. For home health, factor in drive time and mileage too. Compare guaranteed hours, cancellation terms, productivity and weekend expectations with the rate.
Why can Colorado city pay rankings change quickly?
The city ranking is based on the highest current individual posting in each displayed market, so it can move quickly. One Grand Junction or smaller-market contract can temporarily outrank Denver or Colorado Springs even if that city has fewer jobs overall. Treat the ranking as a snapshot of current travel PT opportunities, then compare the actual assignment details.
How do housing costs affect a PT salary in Colorado?
A PT salary in Colorado can stretch very differently from one market to another because housing costs vary. Colorado's 2024 all-items index was 103.1 with the U.S. at 100, while its housing-rent index was 127.4. HUD's FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent for Denver-Aurora-Centennial is $2,089. Compare actual furnished housing, utilities, parking and commute costs near the facility before judging the value of a rate.
What licensing steps should I complete before a Colorado travel PT assignment?
Before a Colorado travel PT assignment starts, you need authorization to practice and facility credentialing. Eligible PTs with a qualifying home-state license can obtain a Colorado Compact Privilege for $95, and Colorado does not require a jurisprudence exam for the privilege. Otherwise, use DORA's full-license pathway. DORA does not list one end-to-end processing estimate, so confirm both licensing and credentialing before counting on a start date.
What should I confirm before accepting a Colorado travel PT offer?
Start with the contract details: pay breakdown, guaranteed hours, cancellation terms, schedule, overtime rules and proposed start date. For home health, ask about drive radius, mileage reimbursement and whether travel time is paid. In mountain or Western Slope markets, also check housing availability and travel distance. Make sure your license or Compact Privilege and facility credentialing will be ready before the assignment begins.
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