Lead Physical Therapist Salary in Denver, CO

How much does a Lead Physical Therapist make in Denver, CO?

As of February 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Physical Therapist in Denver, CO is $120,475. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $111,353 to $131,424, with most professionals earning between $103,047 and $141,393.

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Common responsibilities of a Lead Physical Therapist

Provide physical therapy treatment to achieve the highest possible level of functional independence for each patient, restore function and decrease potential for further disability.

January 12, 2023

Management of staff and productivity.

February 03, 2023

Demonstrates understanding and ownership of how his/her role contributes to achieving the success of the Department and the Health System.

March 05, 2023

Manages facilitation of orientation of new staff, staff schedules, completion of performance evaluations, disciplinary actions and compliance with clinic policies and procedures.

March 10, 2023

Evaluates the performance of assigned personnel in meeting standards/expectations applied to the position.

March 28, 2023

Participates in Entity and Department wide initiatives for Patient /Employee safety.

April 18, 2023

Assist the Director of Therapy Services in maintaining regulatory compliance, achieving departmental goals, staff education and performance improvement initiatives.

April 29, 2023

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program required.

May 18, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Lead Physical Therapist in Denver, CO

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120475

Average Total Cash Compensation

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120564

What is the average salary for Lead Physical Therapist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Physical Therapist in Denver, CO. The base salary for Lead Physical Therapist ranges from $111,353 to $131,424 with the average base salary of $120,475. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $111,408 to $131,547 with the average total cash compensation of $120,564.

View Average Salary for Lead Physical Therapist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$120,475	$111,353 - $131,424
Bonus	$88	$55 - $122
Total Pay	$120,564	$111,408 - $131,547

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Lead Physical Therapist Salary Near Denver, CO

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Westminster, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,167 - $131,205	COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Aurora, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,093 - $131,119	COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Arvada, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,167 - $131,205	COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Broomfield, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,336 - $131,405	COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Castle Rock, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,244 - $128,935	COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Boulder, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,162 - $132,380	COMPARE TO Denver, CO

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About Denver, Colorado

Denver is in the center of the Front Range Urban Corridor, between the Rocky Mountains to the west and the High Plains to the east. Denver's topography consists of plains in the city center with hilly areas to the north, west and south. According to the United States Census Bureau the city has a total area of 155 square miles (401 km2), of which 153 square miles (396 km2) is land and 1.6 square miles (4.1 km2) (1.1%) is water. The City and County of Denver is surrounded by only three other counties: Adams County to the north and east, Arapahoe County to the south and east, and Jefferson County...

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