MN · Edina · Updated October 15, 2026

Physical Therapist jobs in Edina, MN

Pay for physical therapists in the Edina area centers on $47.54 per hour, or about $98,870 a year. The lower quarter earns under $44.15 and the upper quarter over $49.34. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Edina. That ranks 206th of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 301st of 338 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Edina.

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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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Physical Therapist pay in Edina, 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 Edina 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 Edina

  • 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 Edina 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 Edina

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$148
Meals and incidentals per day$92
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,680
13-week assignment$21,840

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. 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 Edina

CMS lists 1 hospital in Edina, 1 of the 1 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

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
Bloomington, MN5 mi$47.54/hr88,344
Minnetonka, MN6 mi$47.54/hr52,651

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 Edina

Edina city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do physical therapists make in Edina, 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 Edina 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 Edina?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Edina. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Edina.

Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Edina 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 Edina?

The federal per diem benchmark in Edina is $148 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,680 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Edina?

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Your PT pay reportEdina, 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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