Per diemPosted 8 days ago
Casual Physical Therapist - Pediatrics Acute Care
Fairview Health Services · Minneapolis, MN
$41.59–$60.07/ hour
Top 25% pay
Physical Therapist jobs in Minneapolis, MN
The median physical therapist pay in the Minneapolis area is $47.54 per hour ($98,870 a year), with the typical range running from $44.15 to $49.34. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for Minneapolis. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in Minneapolis. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Minneapolis.
- $47.54median pay per hour, Minneapolis
- $44–$49typical range per hour
- 3,430physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 4open roles with published pay
Open Physical Therapist roles in Minneapolis
PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Physical Therapist - Acute Care
Fairview Health Services · Minneapolis, MN
$87k–$125k/ year
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Physical Therapist - Outpatient Pediatrics
Fairview Health Services · Minneapolis, MN
$87k–$125k/ year
Top 25% pay
Per diemPosted 30+ days ago
Casual Physical Therapist - Acute Care
Fairview Health Services · Minneapolis, MN
$41.59–$60.07/ hour
Top 25% pay
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1 more open role from employers in Minneapolis. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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Physical Therapist (on call)
Children's Minnesota · Minneapolis, MN
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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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $40.12 | $83,450 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $44.15 | $91,830 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Median | $47.54 | $98,870 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $49.34 | $102,630 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $54.83 | $114,050 | 13% above U.S. median |
How Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis
- 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis
| Item | Federal 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 Minneapolis
CMS lists 5 hospitals in Minneapolis, 3 of the 4 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis Va Medical Center Minneapolis, MN | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital Minneapolis, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| M Health Fairview University Of Mn Medical Center Minneapolis, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Hennepin County Medical Center Minneapolis, MN | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Children's Hospitals & Clinics Of Mn Minneapolis, MN | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Physical Therapist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edina, MN | 7 mi | $47.54/hr | 53,564 |
| St. Paul, MN | 8 mi | $47.54/hr | 307,465 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Minneapolis
Minneapolis city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Minneapolis, 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis?
We list 4 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Minneapolis. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Minneapolis.
Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis?
The federal per diem benchmark in Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis?
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Your PT pay reportMinneapolis, MN · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Fairview Health ServicesMinneapolis, MN · 15 postings$50.83/ hr$36–$60
- CentraCareSaint Cloud, MN · 2 postings$51.43/ hr$41–$62
- 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
- Physical Therapist | Acute CarePermanent$86k–$128k/ year
- Home Care Physical Therapist Cambridge AreaPermanent$42.92–$59.38/ hour
+ 42 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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