Physical Therapists pay range in Bismarck
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $74,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $105,370 or more. The middle half of physical therapists in Bismarck earn between $79,330 and $103,970.
- $75K10th
- $79K25th
- $83KMedian
- $104K75th
- $105K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $92,510 | $7,709 | $44.48 |
| Median | $83,280 | $6,940 | $40.04 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $79,330 | $6,611 | $38.14 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $103,970 | $8,664 | $49.99 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapists pay in Bismarck vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Physical therapists in Bismarck earn about the same as the North Dakota average ($92,480) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($105,280). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $102,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | $92,510 | $83,280 | $74,990 | $105,370 | 200 |
| North Dakota | $92,480 | $85,330 | $75,290 | $113,600 | 830 |
| 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 Bismarck
On the average salary of $92,510, a single filer in Bismarck takes home about $73,388 a year, or $6,116 a month and $2,823 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Bismarck a good place for physical therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bismarck area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.0), so the average $92,510 buys what about $101,633 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Bismarck ($52,560). A typical home costs $356,992, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapists salary in other North Dakota cities
Bismarck ranks 2nd of 4 North Dakota metro areas for this job; Grand Forks pays the most ($93,470).
- Grand Forks$93,470
- Bismarck$92,510
- Fargo$90,870
- Minot$84,760
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 Bismarck: questions
How much do physical therapists make an hour in Bismarck?
$44.48 an hour on average, and $40.04 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapists salary in Bismarck?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $74,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $79,330, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapists take-home pay in Bismarck?
About $73,388 a year ($6,116 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $92,510.
Do physical therapists earn more in Bismarck than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% 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 Bismarck, ND (13900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.65, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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