Physical Therapist · Wyoming · SOC 29-1123
Wyoming Physical Therapist Salary — 2026 BLS + BEA RPP
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2024 reference period · BEA Regional Price Parity 2023 vintage · Last synced 2026-05-05.
TL;DR
- BLS reports Wyoming PT median pay at $101,130. Adjusted for state cost of living, real purchasing power equals $110,463.
- P25-P75 spread runs $84,110 to $116,040; P10 floor $78,540, P90 ceiling $121,780.
- After the cost-of-living adjustment, take-home rises by $9,333 versus the BLS median — purchasing-power arbitrage.
- On a real-wage basis, this state sits at #7 of 51; nominal rank is #18.
- Wyoming is a PT Compact member: cross-state practice via Compact Privilege rather than full re-licensure.
Wage breakdown — Wyoming
| Percentile | Nominal (BLS) | Real (BEA RPP-adjusted) |
|---|---|---|
| P10 (entry tier) | $78,540 | $85,788 |
| P25 (lower quartile) | $84,110 | $91,872 |
| P50 (median) | $101,130 | $110,463 |
| P75 (upper quartile) | $116,040 | $126,749 |
| P90 (top tier) | $121,780 | $133,019 |
| Mean | $100,100 | $109,338 |
| Employment | 510 PTs in Wyoming | |
Cost of living — BEA Regional Price Parity
| Component | Wyoming index (US = 100) |
|---|---|
| All-items RPP | 91.6 |
| Goods | 97.1 |
| Services | 74.1 |
| Rents | 75.7 |
Wyoming sits below the national baseline (RPP 91.6), so nominal pay translates to a higher real wage than the BLS median suggests — particularly visible in rents at 75.7.
After-tax take-home — Wyoming (2024 BLS · 2024 tax year, single filer)
Layer-by-layer take-home math at the BLS median
| Layer | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Gross BLS P50 (PT) | $101,130 | nominal median |
| Federal income tax | −$13,496 | 13.3% effective; std deduction $15,750 applied |
| State income tax | $0 | no state income tax |
| FICA (SS 6.2% + Medicare 1.45%) | −$7,736 | SS capped at $183,600 wage base |
| Take-home (after-tax) | $79,898 | 79.0% of gross |
| Real take-home (RPP-adjusted) | $87,272 | ÷ (91.6 / 100) BEA cost-of-living |
What the Wyoming state-tax burden means for PT take-home
Wyoming levies no state income tax on wages, which is worth roughly $5,057 a year for a PT at the BLS median compared with the national-average state burden (≈5%). After the favorable cost of living, real take-home is $87,272 — higher than the nominal after-tax figure because RPP is below 100.
Computed from 2026 IRS federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32), 2026 state DOR brackets, and 2026 FICA rates. Single filer, standard deduction, no other adjustments. See methodology · tax for limitations (married filers, ITM/SALT itemizers, retirement deferrals, HSA, dependent credits, etc.).
National context
Across the United States, BLS reports a national median of $101,020 for PTs with mean pay of $102,400 and total employment of 248,630. Wyoming sits at #18 on nominal pay and #7 on real (cost-adjusted) pay among the 51 states and DC. After cost adjustment, Wyoming climbs 11 positions — the cost of living is favorable relative to the wage.
Licensure — Wyoming (PT Compact)
Wyoming participates in the Physical Therapy Compact, with effective participation since 2018. PTs and PTAs with a Compact Privilege issued from another member state may practice in Wyoming without separately applying for a Wyoming license. Wyoming Compact Privilege fees are typically $45 per state per 1-year cycle (vs. $200–$400 + 60–90 days for traditional endorsement), making it the dominant pathway for travel PTs and multi-state telehealth practices.
Wyoming has been a Compact participant for 8 years as of 2026, putting it among the long-tenured members where the Compact pathway is the established norm at most employers and travel agencies.
Source: ptcompact.org state status — re-synced quarterly. See PT Compact reciprocity hub for the cross-state matrix and changelog for status changes.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a PT make in Wyoming?
- BLS reports a median annual wage of $101,130 for PTs in Wyoming as of the latest OES release. That is the 50th-percentile figure — half earn more, half earn less. The 25th-percentile is $84,110 and the 75th-percentile is $116,040.
- What is the real (cost-adjusted) PT salary in Wyoming?
- After BEA RPP adjustment (regional price parity index 91.6 for Wyoming), the real-wage equivalent is $110,463 — what the $101,130 nominal salary actually buys. Quartiles in real terms: $91,872 to $126,749.
- What does the top of the PT pay scale look like in Wyoming?
- The 90th percentile lands at $121,780. That tier typically reflects senior roles, specialty certifications, high-cost-of-living metros within the state, or union-negotiated rate cards. Below that, the P75 quartile is $116,040.
- How many PTs does Wyoming employ?
- BLS OES counts 510 PTs employed in Wyoming in the most recent release. Employment density relative to population determines whether wage tiers reflect a robust competitive market or a thinner labor pool.
- Why is the BEA RPP for Wyoming different from a single CPI number?
- BEA splits regional price parity into three components — goods, services, and rents — reweighted to the BEA's national consumption basket. Wyoming's overall index of 91.6 reflects rents 75.7, services 74.1, and goods 97.1.
- Should I negotiate based on the BLS median for Wyoming?
- The BLS median is a calibration anchor, not a ceiling. Use it to validate that an offer is in-band — anything well below the P25 in this state is a flag, anything above the P75 typically requires demonstrable specialty depth, niche credentials, or a high-COL metro within Wyoming.
- How much can a travel PT earn in Wyoming?
- Travel-PT weekly contracts in {state} typically run $1,800-$2,800 per week including stipends, depending on demand and metro. Annualized, that's well above the staff PT median, but the comparison must net out housing-stipend tax treatment, lack of benefits, and 401(k) accrual.
Sources & methodology
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES), SOC 29-1123, 2024 reference period.
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis — Regional Price Parities, 2023 vintage (all-items, goods, services, rents).
- Real-wage figures = nominal BLS wage ÷ (state RPP / 100).
- See the methodology page for full computation details and limitations.
Cross-comparison: see how Wyoming PT pay ranks against the other 254 state × occupation pages on the Real Wage Atlas → — four-way ranking by real wage, after-tax take-home, state-tax savings, and cost-of-living arbitrage.