MN · Eagan · Updated October 15, 2026

Physical Therapist jobs in Eagan, MN

Physical Therapists in the Eagan area earn a median of $47.54 per hour, about $98,870 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $44.15 and $49.34. That ranks 206th of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 301st of 338 once local prices are factored in. 10 open roles with published pay are listed for Eagan and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Eagan.

Open Physical Therapist roles near Eagan

Roles in other cities of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area.

PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Physical Therapist - Acute Care

Fairview Health Services · Edina, MN

$87k–$125k/ year
  • Rehabilitation Services/Sports Medicine
  • Req 177239
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago

Physical Therapist - Acute Care

Fairview Health Services · Burnsville, MN

$87k–$125k/ year
  • Rehabilitation Services/Sports Medicine
  • Req 176945
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 9 days ago

Physical Therapist - Acute Care

Fairview Health Services · Minneapolis, MN

$87k–$125k/ year
  • Rehabilitation Services/Sports Medicine
  • Req 176804
Top 25% pay
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Per diemPosted 29 days ago

Physical Therapist

Shriners Hospitals for Children · Woodbury, MN

$35.66–$53.49/ hour
  • Per Diem
  • Req JR100513
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Who is hiring physical therapists near Eagan

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Fairview Health Services7$50.83
Select Medical2$42.33
Shriners Hospitals for Children1$44.58

Physical Therapist pay in Eagan, MN

The metro median is in line with the Minnesota statewide median of $47.53 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 3,430 physical therapists employed in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area, 1.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.10).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$40.12$83,45017% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$44.15$91,8309% below U.S. median
Median$47.54$98,8702% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$49.34$102,6302% above U.S. median
Top 10%$54.83$114,05013% above U.S. median

How Eagan ranks

  • 206th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 301st of 338 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 4 Minnesota metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Physical Therapists (SOC 29-1123), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Eagan

  • Overall prices in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington run 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $47.54 median hour buys what $45.35 buys at the national price level, 7% below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Eagan paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,711
  • Per year: $85,572
  • Per month: $7,131

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Eagan

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

Travel physical therapist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area

CMS lists 18 hospitals in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area, 9 of the 14 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital
Edina, MN
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Maple Grove Hospital
Maple Grove, MN
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Minneapolis Va Medical Center
Minneapolis, MN
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Minneapolis, MN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Cambridge Medical Center
Cambridge, MN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital
Burnsville, MN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
M Health Fairview University Of Mn Medical Center
Minneapolis, MN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital
Woodbury, MN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Ridgeview Medical Center
Waconia, MN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Allina United Hospital
Saint Paul, MN
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Physical Therapist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Apple Valley, MN5 mi$47.54/hr55,272
Burnsville, MN7 mi$47.54/hr64,864

Physical Therapist jobs in Minnesota · Physical Therapist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Minnesota

DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Minnesota requires for your role with the Minnesota licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Minnesota taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Minnesota state guide

Other healthcare roles in Eagan

Eagan city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do physical therapists make in Eagan, MN?

Physical Therapists in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area have a median pay of $47.54 per hour, about $98,870 a year. The middle half earn between $44.15 and $49.34 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Eagan a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington ranks 301st of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 206th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring physical therapists in Eagan?

We list 10 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Eagan.

Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Eagan as a physical therapist?

DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Minnesota requires for your role with the Minnesota licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Eagan?

The federal per diem benchmark in Eagan is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Eagan?

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Your PT pay reportEagan, MN · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • CentraCareSaint Cloud, MN · 2 postings$51.43/ hr$41–$62
  • Fairview Health ServicesMinneapolis, MN · 15 postings$50.83/ hr$36–$60
  • Allina HealthMinnesota · 15 postings$49.00/ hr$39–$59
  • Essentia HealthHermantown, MN · 6 postings$47.77/ hr$34–$57

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$38Median$49.05High$60

44 PT postings with published pay in Minnesota, 39 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 44 PT roles

  1. Physical Therapist | Acute CarePermanent
    $86k–$128k/ year
    CentraCare · Saint Cloud, MN · posted today
  2. Home Care Physical Therapist Cambridge AreaPermanent
    $42.92–$59.38/ hour
    Allina Health · Minnesota · posted today

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