Physical Therapists Salary in Mankato, MN

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

Median annual salary $100,960 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $48.54
10th percentile $82,740
90th percentile $118,460
Employed locally 100
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,740
    25th
    $87,830
    50th (median)
    $100,960
    75th
    $104,130
    90th
    $118,460

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 135% Median Physical Therapists salary is 35% above 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
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $102,930
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $98,870
    St. Cloud, MN $95,220
    Rochester, MN $94,320
    Duluth, MN-WI $88,980
    Fargo, ND-MN $85,480

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $103,000
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,360
    Nurse Practitioners $135,190
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,840
    Pharmacists $153,140
    Physician Assistants $137,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Mankato?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Mankato, MN is $48.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.33 or more per hour.

    Is Mankato above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Mankato, MN is 0.1% 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $82,740 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,830.