Physical Therapist Assistants pay range in Duluth
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,790 a year or less, while the top 10% make $73,130 or more. The middle half of physical therapist assistants in Duluth earn between $59,900 and $69,790.
- $58K10th
- $60K25th
- $65KMedian
- $70K75th
- $73K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $65,310 | $5,442 | $31.40 |
| Median | $64,900 | $5,408 | $31.20 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,900 | $4,992 | $28.80 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $69,790 | $5,816 | $33.55 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Duluth vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Physical therapist assistants in Duluth earn 4% less than the Minnesota average ($67,730) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($68,730). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $68,380.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth | $65,310 | $64,900 | $57,790 | $73,130 | 90 |
| Minnesota | $67,730 | $66,770 | $58,010 | $77,420 | 1,230 |
| United States | $68,730 | $68,380 | $47,750 | $89,510 | 112,430 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary after taxes in Duluth
On the average salary of $65,310, a single filer in Duluth takes home about $51,739 a year, or $4,312 a month and $1,990 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Duluth, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $52,288 | $4,357 |
| Working in MN | $51,739 | $4,312 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Duluth a good place for physical therapist assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Duluth area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.8), so the average $65,310 buys what about $73,574 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Duluth ($50,000). A typical home costs $264,350, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary in other Minnesota cities
Duluth ranks 3rd of 4 Minnesota metro areas for this job; Minneapolis pays the most ($69,660).
- Minneapolis$69,660
- Rochester$69,180
- Duluth$65,310
- St. Cloud$64,370
Highest-paying cities for physical therapist assistants
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($94,690).
- San Jose, CA$94,690
- San Francisco, CA$93,600
- Santa Cruz, CA$89,020
- Bakersfield, CA$87,150
- Santa Rosa, CA$86,840
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Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Duluth: questions
How much do physical therapist assistants make an hour in Duluth?
$31.40 an hour on average, and $31.20 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapist assistants salary in Duluth?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,790 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,900, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapist assistants take-home pay in Duluth?
About $51,739 a year ($4,312 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $65,310. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do physical therapist assistants earn more in Duluth than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less than the U.S. average for this job ($68,730).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-2021; area Duluth, MN-WI (20260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.96, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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