Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for physical therapist assistants in the United States was $68,380 ($32.88 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,750 | $22.96 |
| 25th | $59,820 | $28.76 |
| Median | $68,380 | $32.88 |
| 75th | $78,680 | $37.83 |
| 90th | $89,510 | $43.04 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 31-2021
- Total U.S. employment: 112,430
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
How to interpret these figures
Across the United States, 112,430 physical therapist assistants are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this one of the larger occupations in the national economy.
Physical Therapist Assistants Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $61,430 | $29.53 | -10.2% | 2,700 |
| Alaska | $77,640 | $37.33 | +13.5% | 110 |
| Arizona | $64,650 | $31.08 | -5.5% | 2,010 |
| Arkansas | $64,520 | $31.02 | -5.6% | 1,620 |
| California | $83,110 | $39.96 | +21.5% | 9,400 |
| Colorado | $64,810 | $31.16 | -5.2% | 1,350 |
| Connecticut | $75,880 | $36.48 | +11.0% | 980 |
| Delaware | $74,610 | $35.87 | +9.1% | 340 |
| District of Columbia | $63,400 | $30.48 | -7.3% | 40 |
| Florida | $72,530 | $34.87 | +6.1% | 9,870 |
| Georgia | $72,800 | $35.00 | +6.5% | 2,620 |
| Hawaii | $67,510 | $32.46 | -1.3% | 250 |
| Idaho | $61,020 | $29.34 | -10.8% | 560 |
| Illinois | $65,240 | $31.37 | -4.6% | 4,890 |
| Indiana | $65,280 | $31.39 | -4.5% | 2,830 |
| Iowa | $61,030 | $29.34 | -10.7% | 1,060 |
| Kansas | $64,500 | $31.01 | -5.7% | 1,300 |
| Kentucky | $61,480 | $29.56 | -10.1% | 2,580 |
| Louisiana | $65,370 | $31.43 | -4.4% | 1,670 |
| Maine | $66,250 | $31.85 | -3.1% | 410 |
| Maryland | $77,670 | $37.34 | +13.6% | 1,430 |
| Massachusetts | $79,460 | $38.20 | +16.2% | 2,640 |
| Michigan | $61,670 | $29.65 | -9.8% | 4,520 |
| Minnesota | $66,770 | $32.10 | -2.4% | 1,230 |
| Mississippi | $61,770 | $29.70 | -9.7% | 1,150 |
| Missouri | $63,770 | $30.66 | -6.7% | 2,490 |
| Montana | $62,650 | $30.12 | -8.4% | 250 |
| Nebraska | $61,370 | $29.50 | -10.3% | 980 |
| Nevada | $75,520 | $36.31 | +10.4% | 560 |
| New Hampshire | $71,440 | $34.35 | +4.5% | 500 |
| New Jersey | $78,440 | $37.71 | +14.7% | 1,810 |
| New Mexico | $62,280 | $29.94 | -8.9% | 700 |
| New York | $64,100 | $30.82 | -6.3% | 3,620 |
| North Carolina | $67,540 | $32.47 | -1.2% | 3,280 |
| North Dakota | $63,520 | $30.54 | -7.1% | 120 |
| Ohio | $63,820 | $30.68 | -6.7% | 7,040 |
| Oklahoma | $59,480 | $28.60 | -13.0% | 2,380 |
| Oregon | $73,180 | $35.19 | +7.0% | 890 |
| Pennsylvania | $62,580 | $30.09 | -8.5% | 4,270 |
| Rhode Island | $68,640 | $33.00 | +0.4% | 420 |
| South Carolina | $70,500 | $33.90 | +3.1% | 1,870 |
| South Dakota | $49,310 | $23.71 | -27.9% | 300 |
| Tennessee | $62,500 | $30.05 | -8.6% | 3,390 |
| Texas | $78,000 | $37.50 | +14.1% | 10,510 |
| Utah | $61,980 | $29.80 | -9.4% | 970 |
| Vermont | $71,600 | $34.42 | +4.7% | 100 |
| Virginia | $73,760 | $35.46 | +7.9% | 3,370 |
| Washington | $66,450 | $31.95 | -2.8% | 2,150 |
| West Virginia | $60,430 | $29.05 | -11.6% | 980 |
| Wisconsin | $64,080 | $30.81 | -6.3% | 1,650 |
| Wyoming | $63,550 | $30.56 | -7.1% | 240 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for physical therapist assistants?
The median annual wage for physical therapist assistants is $68,380 ($32.88 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays physical therapist assistants the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many physical therapist assistants are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 112,430 physical therapist assistants employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do physical therapist assistants make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $32.88. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.