How much does a physical therapist make in Rochester?
$100,100a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapists in the Rochester, MN metro area. That is $48.14 an hour or $8,345 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.14
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 207 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,070Median: $100,100Highest 10%: $127,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,070 | $38.50 | |
| 25th | $95,090 | $45.72 | |
| Median | $100,100 | $48.14 | |
| 75th | $102,900 | $49.48 | |
| 90th | $127,800 | $61.45 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for physical therapists.
| Minneapolis, MN | $102,500 |
| Mankato, MN | $101,300 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $98,660 |
| La Crosse, WI | $97,550 |
| Duluth, MN | $96,690 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $91,470 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $88,670 |
| Fargo, ND | $85,330 |
Related jobs in Rochester
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $462,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $393,300 |
| Physician | $367,300 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $356,800 |
| Psychiatrist | $341,500 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $239,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
| Dentist | $211,200 |
| Pharmacist | $164,300 |
| Physician Assistant | $137,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, MN metro area is $48.14 ($100,100 a year).
Do physical therapists make more in Rochester than the national average?
No: $100,100 against $102,800 nationally, 3% less.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $102,000, so Rochester pays 2% less.
Where does Rochester rank for physical therapist pay?
207 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $80,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $127,800 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.