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

Physical Therapist Salary in North Dakota

Median Annual in North Dakota
$85,330/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$41.02/hr
▼ 17% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in North Dakota

groups Employed in ND
830
public U.S. Median
$102,760
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$95,921 #47 of 51

Physical Therapist pay in North Dakota, explained

Physical therapists in North Dakota earn a median of $85,330 per year ($41.02 per hour), which is 17% below the national median of $102,760. Entry-level workers earn around $75,290, while the most experienced physical therapists reach about $113,600. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within North Dakota.

Is $85,330 good pay in North Dakota?

Adjusted for North Dakota's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $85,330 is worth about $95,921 in national buying power — ranking North Dakota #47 for real pay (vs #51 on the sticker number).

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Physical Therapist pay by experience in North Dakota

Entry level (10th pct)
$75,290
$36.20/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$85,330
$41.02/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$113,600
$54.62/hr

Physical Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ND
North Dakota (here) $85,330 $95,921
Minnesota $102,010 $103,436 −$16,680
South Dakota $92,660 $104,599 −$7,330
Montana $91,450 $96,624 −$6,120

Physical Therapist in North Dakota: FAQ

How much do physical therapists make in North Dakota?

Physical therapists in North Dakota earn a median of $85,330 per year ($41.02 per hour), compared with $102,760 nationally.

Does North Dakota pay physical therapists well?

At $85,330, North Dakota pays 17% below the national median for physical therapists. An estimated 830 work in the state.

Physical Therapist salary in other states

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