Physical Therapist / Wyoming
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Wyoming Physical Therapist License Requirements

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State-board requirements, fees, and renewal cycle drawn from official regulator records.

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Evaluates and treats movement disorders and injuries. Requires doctoral degree.

What the Wyoming data shows for Physical Therapists

Becoming a licensed physical therapist in Wyoming means clearing a defined set of hurdles: 3,054 training hours, a passing score on NPTE (National Physical Therapy Exam), plus a background history check once the applicant turns 18. Wyoming regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)".

The initial price tag is $90, and renewal costs $87 every 2 years. Renewal isn't the end of the cost: 30 hours of continuing education are due every 2-year cycle, a recurring time commitment worth planning for.

On reciprocity, physical therapists should know: PT Licensure Compact: 30+ member states.

Licensing Ease Score

C-
Licensing Ease Score
51/100
Physical Therapist · Wyoming

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training F
3,054 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee C+
$90
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden C+
$44/yr
$87 every 2 years
Continuing Education F
15.0 hrs/yr
30 hours every 2 years
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Wyoming

Education / Training Hours
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
3,054 hours
Exam Requirement
NPTE (National Physical Therapy Exam)
Required
Initial License Fee
$90
Renewal Fee
$87
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
30 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Wyoming licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Physical Therapist in Wyoming? ▼
Wyoming requires 3054 education/training hours, passing an exam (NPTE (National Physical Therapy Exam)), and an initial fee of $90. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Physical Therapist in Wyoming? ▼
To become a licensed physical therapist in Wyoming, you must meet the state's requirements including 3054 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Wyoming licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Physical Therapist license to Wyoming from another state? ▼
Physical Therapist licenses generally reciprocate as follows: PT Licensure Compact: 30+ member states. Interstate licensing compacts cover many professions and can further ease a move between states. The Wyoming licensing board can confirm the current rules for your credential.
Does Wyoming require a background check for Physical Therapist licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for physical therapist licensing in Wyoming. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.
What are the continuing education requirements for Physical Therapist in Wyoming? ▼
Licensed physical therapists in Wyoming must complete 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years. The renewal fee is $87.

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What to do with this physical therapist license

Physical Therapist in Wyoming, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a physical therapist-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Wyoming's physical therapist requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Physical Therapist in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state physical therapist license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Wyoming's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Wyoming overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Wyoming licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.