Physical Therapists pay range in Mankato
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $86,020 a year or less, while the top 10% make $121,330 or more. The middle half of physical therapists in Mankato earn between $88,410 and $106,340.
- $86K10th
- $88K25th
- $101KMedian
- $106K75th
- $121K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $100,990 | $8,416 | $48.55 |
| Median | $101,260 | $8,438 | $48.68 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $88,410 | $7,368 | $42.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $106,340 | $8,862 | $51.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapists pay in Mankato vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Physical therapists in Mankato earn about the same as the Minnesota average ($102,240) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($105,280). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $102,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mankato | $100,990 | $101,260 | $86,020 | $121,330 | 100 |
| Minnesota | $102,240 | $102,010 | $83,570 | $121,340 | 5,180 |
| United States | $105,280 | $102,760 | $77,140 | $135,140 | 267,330 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Therapists salary after taxes in Mankato
On the average salary of $100,990, a single filer in Mankato takes home about $74,533 a year, or $6,211 a month and $2,867 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross 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.
Is Mankato a good place for physical therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Mankato area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.0), so the average $100,990 buys what about $111,033 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Mankato ($49,530). A typical home costs $309,967, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapists salary in other Minnesota cities
Mankato ranks 2nd of 5 Minnesota metro areas for this job; Minneapolis pays the most ($103,570).
- Minneapolis$103,570
- Mankato$100,990
- Rochester$100,750
- St. Cloud$98,900
- Duluth$96,400
Highest-paying cities for physical therapists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($145,040).
- San Francisco, CA$145,040
- San Jose, CA$140,090
- Napa, CA$136,360
- Santa Rosa, CA$135,520
- Vallejo, CA$132,660
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Physical Therapists salary in Mankato: questions
How much do physical therapists make an hour in Mankato?
$48.55 an hour on average, and $48.68 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapists salary in Mankato?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $86,020 a year and the 25th percentile is $88,410, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapists take-home pay in Mankato?
About $74,533 a year ($6,211 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $100,990. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do physical therapists earn more in Mankato than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% less than the U.S. average for this job ($105,280).
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; area Mankato, MN (31860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- 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 1.01, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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