verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Physical Therapist Salary in Minnesota

Median Annual in Minnesota
$102,010/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$49.04/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Minnesota

groups Employed in MN
5,180
public U.S. Median
$102,760
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$103,436 #30 of 51

Physical Therapist pay in Minnesota, explained

Physical therapists in Minnesota earn a median of $102,010 per year ($49.04 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $102,760. Entry-level workers earn around $83,570, while the most experienced physical therapists reach about $121,340. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Minnesota.

Is $102,010 good pay in Minnesota?

Adjusted for Minnesota's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $102,010 is worth about $103,436 in national buying power — ranking Minnesota #30 for real pay (vs #18 on the sticker number).

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Physical Therapist pay by experience in Minnesota

Entry level (10th pct)
$83,570
$40.18/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$102,010
$49.04/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$121,340
$58.34/hr

Physical Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MN
Minnesota (here) $102,010 $103,436
Wisconsin $101,840 $108,231 +$170
Iowa $97,560 $111,164 +$4,450
South Dakota $92,660 $104,599 +$9,350
North Dakota $85,330 $95,921 +$16,680

Physical Therapist in Minnesota: FAQ

How much do physical therapists make in Minnesota?

Physical therapists in Minnesota earn a median of $102,010 per year ($49.04 per hour), compared with $102,760 nationally.

Does Minnesota pay physical therapists well?

At $102,010, Minnesota pays 1% below the national median for physical therapists. An estimated 5,180 work in the state.

Physical Therapist salary in other states

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