Physical Therapists pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $86,590 a year or less, while the top 10% make $121,340 or more. The middle half of physical therapists in Minneapolis earn between $97,410 and $107,710.
- $87K10th
- $97K25th
- $102KMedian
- $108K75th
- $121K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $103,570 | $8,631 | $49.79 |
| Median | $102,450 | $8,538 | $49.25 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $97,410 | $8,118 | $46.83 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $107,710 | $8,976 | $51.78 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapists pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Physical therapists in Minneapolis earn about the same as the Minnesota average ($102,240) and about the same as the U.S. average ($105,280). At the median the gap is -0% against the U.S. median of $102,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $103,570 | $102,450 | $86,590 | $121,340 | 3,360 |
| 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 Minneapolis
On the average salary of $103,570, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $76,172 a year, or $6,348 a month and $2,930 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% 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 | $77,052 | $6,421 |
| Working in MN | $76,172 | $6,348 |
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 therapists? 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 $103,570 buys what about $98,806 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 3.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapists salary in other Minnesota cities
Minneapolis ranks 1st of 5 Minnesota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
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 Minneapolis: questions
How much do physical therapists make an hour in Minneapolis?
$49.79 an hour on average, and $49.26 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapists salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $86,590 a year and the 25th percentile is $97,410, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapists take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $76,172 a year ($6,348 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $103,570. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do physical therapists earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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 1.00, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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