Physical Therapist Assistants salary in United States
The median physical therapist assistants salary is $68,380 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Physical Therapist Assistants salary by region
Pay trend
Up 4.4% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Physical Therapist Assistants salary FAQs
What is the average Physical Therapist Assistants salary in United States?
The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in United States is $68,380 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of physical therapist assistantss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Physical Therapist Assistants earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $47,750 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $89,510 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $68,380.
Do Physical Therapist Assistants salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - California is among the highest at $83,110, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Physical Therapist Assistants salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.