Salary data · Minnesota
Physical therapist assistant salary in Minnesota
Physical therapist assistants in Minnesota earn a mean of $67,730 a year and a median of $66,770, 1.5% below the national mean of $68,730. That ranks 19th of the 51 states with a published estimate.
$67,730
Mean annual wage
about $33 an hour
$66,770
Median annual wage
19th of 51
State rank
by mean wage
1,230
PTAs employed
BLS estimate
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 estimates. These are estimates for physical therapist assistants already employed in Minnesota, not offers; the hourly figure divides the annual mean by 2,080 hours. Setting, specialty and caseload move an individual offer well above or below them. Updated October 22, 2026.
By metro
Physical therapist assistant pay by metro in Minnesota
| Metro | Mean | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $69,660 | $69,790 | 730 |
| Rochester | $69,180 | $73,580 | 50 |
| Duluth | $65,310 | $64,900 | 90 |
| St. Cloud | $64,370 | $64,120 | 60 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan estimates. Suppressed cells show n/a.
The market
How many physical therapist assistants work in Minnesota
Source: NPPES monthly file, October 2026 (CMS, public domain), as of October 2026.
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Minnesota is not a member of the PT Compact: physical therapists and physical therapist assistants licensed in another state need a full Minnesota license before starting.
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