Physical Therapists Salary in North Dakota

Physical therapists in North Dakota earn the most in Grand Forks (average $93,470 a year) and the least in Minot ($84,760), across the 4 North Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the physical therapists average at $92,480 and the median at $85,330 for 830 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $105,280.

Physical Therapists average salary by city in North Dakota

Grand Forks$93,470
Bismarck$92,510
Fargo$90,870
Minot$84,760

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Grand Forks	$93,470	$88,670	$79,960	$74,044	87
Bismarck	$92,510	$83,280	$79,330	$73,388	91
Fargo	$90,870	$85,330	$79,080	$72,266	91
Minot	$84,760	$78,180	$76,060	$68,086	87

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 North Dakota

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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