Physical Therapists Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $81,110 -19.7% vs national
Median hourly $39.00
10th percentile $74,680
90th percentile $101,350
Employed locally 200
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,680
    25th
    $78,150
    50th (median)
    $81,110
    75th
    $99,790
    90th
    $101,350

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 97% Median Physical Therapists salary is 3% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,250
    Vallejo, CA $136,440
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $136,200
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $134,810
    Chico, CA $131,370
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,160

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $136,200
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $117,380
    Midland, TX $116,150
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $111,070
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $106,040
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $105,280

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$78,040
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,560
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$62,040
    Nurse Practitioners$124,810
    Pharmacy Technicians$47,600
    Pharmacists$137,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Bismarck?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Bismarck, ND is $39.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.66 or more per hour.

    Is Bismarck above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Bismarck, ND is 19.7% below the national median of $101,020. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Therapists in Bismarck?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $74,680 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,150.