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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.

Lower (p10)
$47,750
Median (p50)
$68,380
Top (p90)
$89,510
Sample size
112,430

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)$47,750
p25$59,820
Median$68,380
p75$78,680
Top (p90)$89,510
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Physical Therapist Assistants salary by region

California$83,110
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$82,140
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$80,370
Massachusetts$79,460
Texas$78,000
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$77,280
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$75,620
Virginia$73,760
Georgia$72,800
Florida$72,530

Pay trend

Up 4.4% from 2023 to 2025.

$65,8602023
$67,1602024
$68,7302025

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.

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