Physical Therapist Assistant salary in Minnesota
What physical therapist assistants earn in Minnesota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$66,770$32.10 per hour
vs U.S.−2%U.S. median $68,380
Middle half earn$61,720 – $73,690Top 10%: $77,420+
Jobs1,2300.58× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist Assistant pay in Minnesota cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $69,790 | $33.55 | 730 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $49,080 | $23.60 | 120 |
| Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $65,000 | $31.25 | 100 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $64,900 | $31.20 | 90 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $63,180 | $30.37 | 80 |
| Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $59,740 | $28.72 | 70 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $64,120 | $30.83 | 60 |
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $66,280 | $31.87 | 60 |
| Rochester, MN | $73,580 | $35.38 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Minnesota
Physical Therapist Assistant pay in similar states
North Carolina · $67,540 Hawaii · $67,510 Washington · $66,450 Maine · $66,250 Louisiana · $65,370 Indiana · $65,280
Other healthcare salaries in Minnesota
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,370 Registered Nurses · $101,510 Nursing Assistants · $46,680 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,750 Medical Assistants · $50,480 Nurse Practitioners · $133,260 Pharmacy Technicians · $48,300 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $74,440 Pharmacists · $159,740 Dental Assistants · $65,270 Physicians, All Other · $367,320 Physical Therapists · $102,010
Questions
How much does a physical therapist assistant make in Minnesota?
Physical Therapist Assistants in Minnesota earned a median of $66,770 a year ($32.10 an hour) in May 2025, 2% less than the national median of $68,380. The middle half earned $61,720 to $73,690.
Where in Minnesota do physical therapist assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Minnesota, pay was highest in Rochester, MN at $73,580.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.