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Physical Therapist Salary in Boise, Idaho

Updated 2026-04-05BLS 2024 data — be the first to add a local report

Salary Distribution

BLS 2024
$93,811/ year

Median Physical Therapist in Boise, ID

$57,466
10th
$70,080
25th
$93,811
Median
$120,000
75th
$146,400
90th

Compensation Breakdown

BLS 2024
Base salary (median)
$93,811
Total compensation (est.)
$107,883
Bonus range
$3,650 – $15,000
Mean salary
$99,440

How This Compares

Boise, ID median
$93,811
Idaho median
$99,674-5.9%
National median
$97,720-4.0%

Cost of living in Boise is 0% below the national average. Salary of $93,811 here is equivalent to $93,811 nationally.

Salary by Experience

0-2 years
$67,544-28.0%
3-5 years
$85,368-9.0%
6-10 years
$105,068+12.0%
10+ years
$129,459+38.0%

Salary by Company Size

Startup (< 100 employees)
$82,554-12.0%
Mid-size (100–5,000)
$93,811
Enterprise (5,000+)
$110,697+18.0%

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Physical Therapist Salaries in Nearby Cities

Nampa, ID$97,720/yr
Meridian, ID$97,720/yr

Related Jobs in Boise

Registered Nurse$77,971/yr
Nurse Practitioner$119,693/yr
Physician Assistant$120,970/yr
Occupational Therapist$89,453/yr
Pharmacist$127,440/yr

Quick Numbers

Hourly (40hr week)$45/hr
Monthly gross$7,818/mo
25th percentile$70,080/yr
75th percentile$120,000/yr

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Market Context

via FRED

Fed Funds Rate

Mar 2026

3.64%

Inflation (CPI)

year-over-year

2.4%+0.04

National Unemployment

Mar 2026

4.3%-0.10

Idaho Unemployment

Dec 2025

3.6%-0.10

Avg Hourly Earnings

all private workers

$37.38+$0.09

10yr Treasury

Apr 2026

4.31%

Source: St. Louis Fed (FRED). Updated daily.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Physical Therapist salary in Boise?

The median Physical Therapist salary in Boise is $93,811 per year, with a range from $70,080 at the 25th percentile to $120,000 at the 75th percentile. Total compensation including bonuses typically runs higher — see the breakdown above for the full picture.

How does Physical Therapist pay in Boise compare to the national average?

Physical Therapist salaries in Boise are 4% below the national median of $97,720. After adjusting for Boise's cost of living, the purchasing power of that salary is equivalent to roughly $93,811 nationally — which is the number that actually matters when comparing offers across cities.

What factors affect Physical Therapist salaries in Boise?

In Boise, the biggest drivers are years of experience, company size, and industry vertical. Entry-level Physical Therapist roles start around $57,466, while senior and staff-level positions at larger employers can reach $146,400 or above. Specialized skills and in-demand tools can also meaningfully shift where you land in the range.

Is Boise a good place for Physical Therapist jobs?

Boise offers a Physical Therapist median of $93,811, which is 4% below the US median of $97,720. Whether that makes it a good market depends on your personal cost-of-living equation — Boise is 0% cheaper than the national average, so factor that into your math.

How do I negotiate a higher Physical Therapist salary?

Start with the data on this page: the 75th percentile for Physical Therapist in Boise is $120,000, which is a defensible anchor for a negotiation. Come in with a specific number backed by real market data — not a range — and reference your experience tier. If you're above the median, ask for the 75th percentile. If you're already at the 75th, push for total comp improvements like equity or bonus instead.