Physical Therapist Aides pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,560 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,190 or more. The middle half of physical therapist aides in Minneapolis earn between $42,230 and $47,090.
- $38K10th
- $42K25th
- $42KMedian
- $47K75th
- $48K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,720 | $3,643 | $21.02 |
| Median | $42,230 | $3,519 | $20.30 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $42,230 | $3,519 | $20.30 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,090 | $3,924 | $22.64 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapist Aides pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Physical therapist aides in Minneapolis earn about the same as the Minnesota average ($43,870) and 20% more than the U.S. average ($36,430). At the median the gap is +20% against the U.S. median of $35,240.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $43,720 | $42,230 | $37,560 | $48,190 | 80 |
| Minnesota | $43,870 | $42,330 | $37,510 | $48,190 | 150 |
| United States | $36,430 | $35,240 | $25,360 | $47,780 | 48,150 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Therapist Aides salary after taxes in Minneapolis
On the average salary of $43,720, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $35,789 a year, or $2,982 a month and $1,376 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $36,042 | $3,003 |
| Working in MN | $35,789 | $2,982 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Minneapolis a good place for physical therapist aides? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $43,720 buys what about $41,709 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 9.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapist Aides salary in nearby metro areas
- Sioux Falls, SD$32,990
- Fargo, ND$36,850
- Madison, WI$38,390
- Des Moines, IA$30,090
- Iowa City, IA$29,390
- Omaha, NE$33,140
Highest-paying cities for physical therapist aides
Anchorage, AK pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($57,940).
- Anchorage, AK$57,940
- San Jose, CA$51,380
- Santa Cruz, CA$50,620
- San Francisco, CA$49,270
- Seattle, WA$47,620
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Physical Therapist Aides salary in Minneapolis: questions
How much do physical therapist aides make an hour in Minneapolis?
$21.02 an hour on average, and $20.31 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapist aides salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,560 a year and the 25th percentile is $42,230, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapist aides take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $35,789 a year ($2,982 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,720. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do physical therapist aides earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% more than the U.S. average for this job ($36,430).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-2022; area Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.13, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.13).
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