25. Missouri
Cost of living index: 90.8
Annual mean wage: $78,800
Hourly mean wage: $37.88
Number of employees: 4,010
![25 Best States For Physical Therapists](https://imonkey-blog.imgix.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/shutterstock_231817318-750x500.jpg?auto=fortmat&fit=clip&expires=1770595200&width=480&height=320)
Tyler Olson/Shutterstock.com
Cost of living index: 90.8
Annual mean wage: $78,800
Hourly mean wage: $37.88
Number of employees: 4,010
Tyler Olson/Shutterstock.com