Physical Therapists pay range in Grand Forks
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $74,670 a year or less, while the top 10% make $115,210 or more. The middle half of physical therapists in Grand Forks earn between $79,960 and $102,940.
- $75K10th
- $80K25th
- $89KMedian
- $103K75th
- $115K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $93,470 | $7,789 | $44.94 |
| Median | $88,670 | $7,389 | $42.63 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $79,960 | $6,663 | $38.44 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $102,940 | $8,578 | $49.49 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapists pay in Grand Forks vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Physical therapists in Grand Forks earn about the same as the North Dakota average ($92,480) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($105,280). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $102,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks | $93,470 | $88,670 | $74,670 | $115,210 | 100 |
| North Dakota | $92,480 | $85,330 | $75,290 | $113,600 | 830 |
| United States | $105,280 | $102,760 | $77,140 | $135,140 | 267,330 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Therapists salary after taxes in Grand Forks
On the average salary of $93,470, a single filer in Grand Forks takes home about $74,044 a year, or $6,170 a month and $2,848 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in ND | $74,044 | $6,170 |
| Working in MN | $69,754 | $5,813 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Grand Forks a good place for physical therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Grand Forks area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.7), so the average $93,470 buys what about $107,855 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Grand Forks ($49,760). A typical home costs $275,955, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapists salary in other North Dakota cities
Grand Forks ranks 1st of 4 North Dakota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
Highest-paying cities for physical therapists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($145,040).
- San Francisco, CA$145,040
- San Jose, CA$140,090
- Napa, CA$136,360
- Santa Rosa, CA$135,520
- Vallejo, CA$132,660
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Physical Therapists salary in Grand Forks: questions
How much do physical therapists make an hour in Grand Forks?
$44.94 an hour on average, and $42.63 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapists salary in Grand Forks?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $74,670 a year and the 25th percentile is $79,960, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapists take-home pay in Grand Forks?
About $74,044 a year ($6,170 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $93,470.
Do physical therapists earn more in Grand Forks than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($105,280).
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 29-1123; area Grand Forks, ND-MN (24220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.12, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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