Physical Therapists Salary in Minnesota

Physical therapists in Minnesota earn the most in Minneapolis (average $103,570 a year) and the least in Duluth ($96,400), across the 5 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the physical therapists average at $102,240 and the median at $102,010 for 5,180 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $105,280.

Physical Therapists average salary by city in Minnesota

Minneapolis$103,570
Mankato$100,990
Rochester$100,750
St. Cloud$98,900
Duluth$96,400

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Minneapolis	$103,570	$102,450	$97,410	$76,172	105
Mankato	$100,990	$101,260	$88,410	$74,533	91
Rochester	$100,750	$100,140	$95,090	$74,380	91
St. Cloud	$98,900	$98,660	$86,640	$73,204	88
Duluth	$96,400	$96,690	$81,610	$71,616	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Physical Therapists salary in other states

Physical Therapists salary by city and state

More about pay in Minnesota

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 29-1123.
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.

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