Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $65,410 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.45
10th percentile $56,830
90th percentile $78,580
Employed locally 40
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,830
    25th
    $59,630
    50th (median)
    $65,410
    75th
    $70,230
    90th
    $78,580

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 88% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 12% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapist Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,350
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $97,230
    Modesto, CA $96,120
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $90,000
    Spartanburg, SC $85,470
    Salinas, CA $84,210

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapist Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rochester, MN $65,330
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $63,410
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $63,170
    Duluth, MN-WI $62,900
    St. Cloud, MN $62,280
    Fargo, ND-MN $60,280

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,900
    Nursing Assistants $42,720
    Medical Assistants $46,900
    Dental Assistants $60,160
    Phlebotomists $44,930
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $38,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Assistants make per hour in Mankato?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Mankato, MN is $31.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.78 or more per hour.

    Is Mankato above or below average for Physical Therapist Assistants salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Mankato, MN is 0.2% below the national median of $65,510. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Therapist Assistants in Mankato?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $56,830 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,630.