Physical Therapist - Acute Care
Fairview Health Services · Edina, MN
The median physical therapist pay in the Minnetonka area is $47.54 per hour ($98,870 a year), with the typical range running from $44.15 to $49.34. 10 open roles with published pay are listed for Minnetonka and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 18 hospitals in the Minnetonka metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Minnetonka.
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Fairview Health Services · Edina, MN
Fairview Health Services · Minneapolis, MN
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Fairview Health Services · Burnsville, MN
Fairview Health Services · Minneapolis, MN
Select Medical · Plymouth, MN
Fairview Health Services · Minneapolis, MN
Select Medical · Plymouth, MN
Fairview Health Services · Edina, MN
Shriners Hospitals for Children · Woodbury, MN
Fairview Health Services · Minneapolis, MN
Named employers near Minnetonka, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay report| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Fairview Health Services | 7 | $50.83 |
| Select Medical | 2 | $42.33 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | 1 | $44.58 |
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 |
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.
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.
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.
| 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).
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.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital Edina, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Maple Grove Hospital Maple Grove, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Cambridge Medical Center Cambridge, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital Burnsville, 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 |
| M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital Woodbury, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Ridgeview Medical Center Waconia, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Allina United Hospital Saint Paul, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edina, MN | 6 mi | $47.54/hr | 53,564 |
| Eden Prairie, MN | 6 mi | $47.54/hr | 62,905 |
Physical Therapist jobs in Minnesota · Physical Therapist jobs nationwide
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.
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Minnetonka city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
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).
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.
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 Minnetonka.
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.
The federal per diem benchmark in Minnetonka 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.
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