How much does a Physical Therapist make in Idaho?

The average Physical Therapist salary in Idaho is around $98,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Idaho state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $73,432 annually ($6,119/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Physical Therapist in Idaho?

On a $98,000 salary in Idaho, your take-home pay is approximately $73,432/year or $6,119/month. Federal tax: $12,730. State tax: $4,341. FICA: $0.00.

Is $98,000 a good Physical Therapist salary?

$98,000 is a competitive salary for a Physical Therapist — above the national median. In Idaho, demand for this role is active.

How do Idaho taxes affect Physical Therapist salaries?

Idaho levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $98,000 is $4,341. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 25.1%.

What are the career growth prospects for Physical Therapists?

15% growth through 2032 (much faster than average). Related roles include: Sports PT, Orthopedic PT, Neurological PT, Pediatric PT, PT Assistant.

How can a Physical Therapist in Idaho reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Physical Therapist Salary in Idaho (2026)

The average Physical Therapist in Idaho earns around $98,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $73,432/year ($6,119/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$73,432
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$6,119
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,824
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$35/hr
Federal Tax	$12,730
State Tax	$4,341
FICA Taxes	$7,497
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	25.07%

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Physical Therapist Salary Ranges in Idaho

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$78,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$98,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$135,000

/year

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Not all Physical Therapists earn the same — not even close

Idaho's physical therapist market is anchored by Idaho State University ISU Department of Physical Therapy Pocatello (the only ID DPT-granting institution + ISU College of Health + ~60 DPTs annually + the substantial ISU DPT clinical placements across St Luke's + Saint Alphonsus + Eastern Idaho Regional + Kootenai), St Luke's Health System Boise rehabilitation services (the largest ID health system + the substantial St Luke's Sports Medicine + St Luke's Children's Hospital pediatric PT), Saint Alphonsus Health System rehab services Boise + Nampa + Caldwell, Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center Idaho Falls rehab, Kootenai Health Coeur d'Alene rehab, Wood River sports medicine PT Ketchum (the substantial Sun Valley + Wood River Valley sports medicine PT), Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Idaho Boise (CARF-accredited), plus the substantial Fort Hall Indian Reservation IHS rehab + the substantial ID rural PT demand.

Senior Inpatient PT (Hospital)

$75,000–$108,000

Inpatient acute PT at St Luke·s + Saint Alphonsus + Eastern Idaho + Kootenai · acute + ICU + post-surgical

Senior Outpatient PT

$72,000–$98,000

Outpatient PT at St Luke·s + private ID practice · orthopedic + sports medicine + post-surgical

Senior Sports Medicine PT (Wood River / Sun Valley)

$82,000–$118,000+ TC

Wood River sports medicine + the substantial Sun Valley + the substantial Boise State Broncos + private ID

Senior Sports Medicine PT (Boise State)

$78,000–$108,000

Boise State Broncos Mountain West athletics + UI Vandals + ISU Bengals + private ID sports

Senior Inpatient Rehab (Encompass / Elks)

$82,000–$115,000

Encompass Health Rehab of Idaho + Elks Rehab Boise · CARF-accredited stroke + TBI + SCI

Senior Home Health PT

$82,000–$118,000+

Home health PT at ID · per-visit rate · ID Medicare advantage growth + post-discharge

Senior Pediatric PT

$75,000–$108,000

Pediatric PT at St Luke·s Children·s + Saint Alphonsus + ECI Early Childhood Intervention + school-based

Senior IHS Federal PT (Fort Hall)

$82,000–$118,000+ TC

Indian Health Service Fort Hall · IHS LRP + federal civilian + tribal rehab

Senior PT Manager / Director

$92,000–$135,000

PT Director at ID Magnet + tertiary hospitals · clinical leadership + multi-site

New Grad DPT (0-3 yrs)

$60,000–$72,000

New grad DPT · ISU DPT (only ID in-state) + out-of-state DPT relocation · entry band

Worth knowing: Wood River Valley sports medicine PT + Sun Valley substantial UHNW athletic + recreational orthopedic demand is one of the country's most distinctive concentrated US single-state luxury resort sports medicine PT market and a feature most national PT compensation surveys understate for ID. The substantial Wood River Valley sports medicine PT cluster (Sun Valley + Hailey + Bellevue + Ketchum + the substantial post-2020 Wood River Valley substantial UHNW + tech executive + entertainment + financial services UHNW substantial second-home + primary-residence concentrations + the substantial Sun Valley substantial year-round sports medicine demand supporting substantial ski + cycling + golf + tennis + hiking + climbing orthopedic + post-surgical PT + the substantial Wood River sports medicine PT practices + the substantial St Luke's Wood River Medical Center sports medicine + the substantial Wood River-area UHNW patient base willing to pay substantial out-of-pocket for premium sports medicine PT) supports substantial ID-specific luxury sports medicine PT work. Senior Wood River sports medicine PTs clear $82-118K+ TC with substantial UHNW patient base. Idaho State University ISU Department of Physical Therapy Pocatello (the only ID DPT-granting institution + ISU College of Health + ~60 DPTs annually + the substantial ISU DPT program founded 1972 + the substantial ISU DPT clinical placements across St Luke's + Saint Alphonsus + Eastern Idaho Regional + Kootenai + the substantial ISU-trained ID PT workforce + the substantial ISU DPT post-2020 distance-learning pathway supporting substantial ID rural + Northwest PT graduates) operates substantial in-house DPT education + clinical + research work. St Luke's Health System Boise + Saint Alphonsus + Eastern Idaho Regional + Kootenai substantial in-house clinical PT. St Luke's Children's Hospital + the substantial St Luke's pediatric specialty supports ID pediatric PT. Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Idaho Boise (Encompass Health Birmingham AL-HQ'd + CARF-accredited stroke + TBI + SCI) + Elks Rehab Boise (the substantial ID-HQ specialty inpatient rehab) support substantial ID acute rehab. The substantial Fort Hall Indian Reservation IHS rehab supports substantial ID federal tribal PT. The substantial post-2020 ID net in-migration supports substantial ID PT demand growth. ID PT Compact since 2019 supports ID PT practice across all PTLC member states. ID flat 5.695% post-2024 HB 521 reform + ID RTW since 1985 + ID property tax ~0.69% + no state estate tax + lower ID cost of living anchor the ID PT proposition.