Average Physical Therapy Assistant Salary

$34.64/hour

The average salary for a Physical Therapy Assistant is $34.64 per hour. This is 42% lower than the therapy US average of $49.06.

Last updated on November 20, 2024. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Salaries for Physical Therapy Assistant compared to Therapist National Averages

$34.64/hour

42% lower than the therapy US average.

$49.06/hour

United States

Where do Physical Therapy Assistants get paid the most?
StateAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
California$62$77
Virginia$56$68
Washington$54$69
New Jersey$52$55
Oregon$52$61
Georgia$49$58
Maryland$47$52
Texas$45$53
Missouri$44$53
Florida$44$55
Ohio$43$46
North Carolina$40$46
Massachusetts$34$53
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Physical Therapy Assistant jobs?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
MGA Homecare$49$49
Sutter Health$43$48
Mission Healthcare$41$43
AccentCare$39$40
Kaiser Permanente$37$44
Lifepoint Health$35$39
Memorial Hermann Health System$34$34
Community Medical Centers$33$38
Inova Health System$32$32
Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX$31$31

Last updated on November 20, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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Physical Therapy Assistant FAQs

Can earning a degree improve my salary as a Physical Therapy Assistant?

Yes, advanced education often opens new career paths that usually lead to higher salaries. Physical therapy assistant may benefit financially from pursuing a physical therapy assistant (PTA).

Where can I learn more about working as a Physical Therapy Assistant?

Take a look at Vivian's Physical Therapy Assistant Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.