Physical Therapist salary in Minnesota
What physical therapists earn in Minnesota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$102,010$49.04 per hour
vs U.S.−1%U.S. median $102,760
Middle half earn$94,820 – $107,160Top 10%: $121,340+
Jobs5,1801.02× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist 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 | $102,450 | $49.26 | 3,360 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $91,470 | $43.98 | 460 |
| Rochester, MN | $100,140 | $48.14 | 410 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $85,330 | $41.02 | 350 |
| Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $101,380 | $48.74 | 350 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $96,690 | $46.49 | 270 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $97,550 | $46.90 | 200 |
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $97,390 | $46.82 | 190 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $98,660 | $47.43 | 180 |
| Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $95,680 | $46.00 | 180 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $88,670 | $42.63 | 100 |
| Mankato, MN | $101,260 | $48.68 | 100 |
| Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $110,390 | $53.07 | 90 |
Hospitals and jobs in Minnesota
Physical Therapist pay in similar states
Delaware · $102,050 Colorado · $102,030 Wisconsin · $101,840 Hawaii · $101,700 Indiana · $101,560 Virginia · $101,450
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 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $83,400
Questions
How much does a physical therapist make in Minnesota?
Physical Therapists in Minnesota earned a median of $102,010 a year ($49.04 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $102,760. The middle half earned $94,820 to $107,160.
Where in Minnesota do physical therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Minnesota, pay was highest in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI at $102,450.
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.