Physical Therapist Assistants
Occupation
$65,510
National Median Salary
$31.50
Median Hourly Wage
108,010
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+20.4%
10 Year Change
$54,410
2014 Median
$65,510
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Physical Therapist Assistants
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) | $77,890 | — |
| Home Health Care Services | $77,540 | 12,990 |
| Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) | $75,800 | 11,060 |
| Nursing and Residential Care Facilities | $75,600 | 12,530 |
| Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals | $75,070 | 40 |
Top Paying States for Physical Therapist Assistants
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $79,410 | 8,430 |
| Massachusetts | $77,780 | 2,380 |
| Alaska | $76,310 | 100 |
| Texas | $76,250 | 11,230 |
| New Jersey | $74,780 | 1,350 |
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Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians)
Home Health Care Services
Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals
Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly
Temporary Help Services
Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals
Management of Companies and Enterprises
Individual and Family Services
Employment Services
Administrative and Support Services