PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Physical Therapist
Veterans Health Administration · Grand Forks, ND
$75k–$116k/ year
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Physical Therapist jobs in Grand Forks, ND
The median physical therapist pay in the Grand Forks area is $41.10 per hour ($85,480 a year), with the typical range running from $36.32 to $48.16. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Grand Forks. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Grand Forks. The free report below lists employers near Grand Forks and what they pay.
- $41.10median pay per hour, Grand Forks
- $36–$48typical range per hour
- 110physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 1% below the North Dakota statewide median of $41.43 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 110 physical therapists employed in the Grand Forks metro area, 2.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.28).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $29.27 | $60,880 | 40% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $36.32 | $75,550 | 25% below U.S. median |
| Median | $41.10 | $85,480 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $48.16 | $100,170 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $50.53 | $105,100 | 4% above U.S. median |
How Grand Forks ranks
- 351st of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 268th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 4 North Dakota 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 Grand Forks
- Overall prices in Grand Forks run 13% below the U.S. average (index 86.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 40% below the U.S. average (index 59.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $41.10 median hour buys what $47.43 buys at the national price level, 2% 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 Grand Forks paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,480
- Per year: $73,980
- Per month: $6,165
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Grand Forks metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Grand Forks
| Item | Federal 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 Grand Forks
CMS lists 1 hospital in Grand Forks, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altru Hospital Grand Forks, ND | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND | 74 mi | $41.10/hr | 136,285 |
| Bismarck, ND | 188 mi | $39.00/hr | 77,772 |
| St. Cloud, MN | 215 mi | $45.78/hr | 72,145 |
| Duluth, MN | 245 mi | $42.78/hr | 87,986 |
| Maple Grove, MN | 259 mi | $47.54/hr | 72,739 |
| Coon Rapids, MN | 261 mi | $47.54/hr | 63,807 |
Physical Therapist jobs in North Dakota · Physical Therapist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in North Dakota
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what North Dakota requires for your role with the North Dakota licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
North Dakota taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Grand Forks, ND?
Physical Therapists in the Grand Forks metro area have a median pay of $41.10 per hour, about $85,480 a year. The middle half earn between $36.32 and $48.16 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Grand Forks a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?
Grand Forks ranks 268th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 351st of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 13% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physical therapists in Grand Forks?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Grand Forks. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Grand Forks.
Do I need a North Dakota license to work in Grand Forks as a physical therapist?
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what North Dakota requires for your role with the North Dakota 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 Grand Forks?
The federal per diem benchmark in Grand Forks 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 Grand Forks?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Grand Forks and across North Dakota. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Grand Forks.
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Your PT pay reportGrand Forks, ND · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Essentia HealthFargo, ND · 5 postings$47.77/ hr$35–$57
- CommonSpirit HealthGarrison, ND · 2 postings$44.30/ hr$34–$57
- Trinity HealthMinot, ND · 1 wage offer$33.58/ hr$34–$34
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$35Median$47.73High$57
8 PT postings with published pay in North Dakota, 8 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 8 PT roles
- Physical TherapistPermanent$75k–$116k/ year
- Physical TherapistPer diem$33.63–$48.17/ hour
+ 6 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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