Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Rochester, MN

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

Median annual salary $65,330 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.41
10th percentile $32,910
90th percentile $76,200
Employed locally 50
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,910
    25th
    $62,650
    50th (median)
    $65,330
    75th
    $76,200
    90th
    $76,200

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 73% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 27% 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
    Mankato, MN $65,410
    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 Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,880
    Nursing Assistants $46,910
    Medical Assistants $48,980
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $45,310
    Phlebotomists $46,040
    Dental Assistants $62,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Rochester, MN is $31.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Rochester, MN is 0.3% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $32,910 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,650.