Physical Therapists pay range in Rochester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $80,070 a year or less, while the top 10% make $127,820 or more. The middle half of physical therapists in Rochester earn between $95,090 and $102,920.
- $80K10th
- $95K25th
- $100KMedian
- $103K75th
- $128K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $100,750 | $8,396 | $48.44 |
| Median | $100,140 | $8,345 | $48.14 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $95,090 | $7,924 | $45.72 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $102,920 | $8,577 | $49.48 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapists pay in Rochester vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Physical therapists in Rochester 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 -3% against the U.S. median of $102,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | $100,750 | $100,140 | $80,070 | $127,820 | 410 |
| 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 Rochester
On the average salary of $100,750, a single filer in Rochester takes home about $74,380 a year, or $6,198 a month and $2,861 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 Rochester a good place for physical therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Rochester area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.8), so the average $100,750 buys what about $110,932 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Rochester ($60,620). A typical home costs $343,121, or 3.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapists salary in other Minnesota cities
Rochester ranks 3rd 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 Rochester: questions
How much do physical therapists make an hour in Rochester?
$48.44 an hour on average, and $48.14 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapists salary in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $80,070 a year and the 25th percentile is $95,090, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapists take-home pay in Rochester?
About $74,380 a year ($6,198 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $100,750. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do physical therapists earn more in Rochester 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 Rochester, MN (40340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.5%.
- 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 1.96, this job is 2.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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