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Physical Therapist Assistant Salary in Minnesota

Median Annual in Minnesota
$66,770/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$32.10/hr
▼ 2% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Minnesota

groups Employed in MN
1,230
public U.S. Median
$68,380
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$67,704 #35 of 51

Physical Therapist Assistant pay in Minnesota, explained

Physical therapist assistants in Minnesota earn a median of $66,770 per year ($32.10 per hour), which is 2% below the national median of $68,380. Entry-level workers earn around $58,010, while the most experienced physical therapist assistants reach about $77,420. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Minnesota.

Is $66,770 good pay in Minnesota?

Adjusted for Minnesota's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $66,770 is worth about $67,704 in national buying power — ranking Minnesota #35 for real pay (vs #20 on the sticker number).

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Physical Therapist Assistant pay by experience in Minnesota

Entry level (10th pct)
$58,010
$27.89/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$66,770
$32.10/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$77,420
$37.22/hr

Physical Therapist Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MN
Minnesota (here) $66,770 $67,704
Wisconsin $64,080 $68,101 +$2,690
North Dakota $63,520 $71,404 +$3,250
Iowa $61,030 $69,540 +$5,740
South Dakota $49,310 $55,663 +$17,460

Physical Therapist Assistant in Minnesota: FAQ

How much do physical therapist assistants make in Minnesota?

Physical therapist assistants in Minnesota earn a median of $66,770 per year ($32.10 per hour), compared with $68,380 nationally.

Does Minnesota pay physical therapist assistants well?

At $66,770, Minnesota pays 2% below the national median for physical therapist assistants. An estimated 1,230 work in the state.

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