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METRO DATA PROFILE · 2024

Physical Therapists salary in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Metro-level median, range, and employment from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for the Minneapolis metropolitan area. Skills and task data from O*NET. State and national figures shown for context.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated April 30, 2026
Median annual$98,870
Mean annual$99,120
Range (10th to 90th)$83,460 to $114,040
Minneapolis, Minnesota employment3,430
State vs national-3.6% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Minneapolis physical therapists fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$83,46025TH$91,830MEDIAN$98,87075TH$102,63090TH$114,040

The middle 50% of workers earn between $91,830 and $102,630, with a median of $98,870.

Typical entry

  • Education

    Doctoral or professional degree

  • Experience

    None

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Customer and Personal Service

    Knowledge

    4.6 / 5
  • Therapy and Counseling

    Knowledge

    4.6 / 5
  • Medicine and Dentistry

    Knowledge

    4.6 / 5
  • Psychology

    Knowledge

    4.1 / 5
  • Reading Comprehension

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5
  • Critical Thinking

    Cross-functional

    4.0 / 5
  • Social Perceptiveness

    Technical

    4.0 / 5
  • Active Listening

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Plan, prepare, or carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction in patients.

  2. 02

    Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention.

  3. 03

    Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enter information into computer.

  4. 04

    Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.

  5. 05

    Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.

  6. 06

    Confer with the patient, medical practitioners, or appropriate others to plan, implement, or assess the intervention program.

  7. 07

    Administer manual exercises, massage, or traction to help relieve pain, increase patient strength, or decrease or prevent deformity or crippling.

  8. 08

    Obtain patients' informed consent to proposed interventions.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Physical Therapists in Minneapolis, Minnesota?
According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, the median annual wage for Physical Therapists in the Minneapolis metropolitan area is $98,870.
Does Minneapolis pay more than the Minnesota state average for Physical Therapists?
The Minneapolis metro median is 0.0% versus the Minnesota state median of $98,870.
How does Minneapolis compare to the national median for Physical Therapists?
The Minneapolis metro median is -3.6% versus the BLS national figure of $102,556.
What is the salary range for Physical Therapists in Minneapolis?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $83,460 and the 90th-percentile at $114,040 for the Minneapolis metro area.
What education is required for Physical Therapists?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Doctoral or professional degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. BLS metro estimates reflect the Minneapolis CBSA boundary for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.