The median Physical Therapy Assistant salary is $35.00 per hour, or $72,800 per year, based on 3,232 job postings across 97 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$35.00
Median hourly
$72,800
Annual salary
$30-$49
Pay range
97
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Physical Therapy Assistant earns $35.00/hr, with most posted roles landing between $32.00 and $40.00/hr.
Recent posted pay is up, with the last 30 days showing +1.4% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Port Saint Lucie, FLORIDA is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Hot Springs, ARKANSAS sits near the lower end.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
+1.4%
Current median: $35.50/hr
Prior period: $35.00/hr
Job openings
+19.2%
820 recent postings
Previous period: 688 postings
Daily pay signal
$31.00/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Physical Therapy Assistant postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving up even though posting volume changed. Recent listings are showing a median of $35.50/hr, up from $35.00/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$29.50
$61,360/yr
Median
$35.00
$72,800/yr
Top earners
$48.95
$101,816/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $35.50/hr | 778 |
Mar 2026 | $35.00/hr | 730 |
Feb 2026 | $35.00/hr | 374 |
Jan 2026 | $36.50/hr | 368 |
Dec 2025 | $34.00/hr | 703 |
Nov 2025 | $35.00/hr | 279 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
6 postings · 3 companies
$24.25
$22-$28
7 postings · 4 companies
$37.50
$34-$38
47 postings · 27 companies
$34.00
$31-$37
14 postings · 2 companies
$30.00
$30-$30
374 postings · 161 companies
$42.50
$39-$50
79 postings · 40 companies
$33.00
$32-$38
70 postings · 13 companies
$32.50
$32-$34
13 postings · 4 companies
$39.50
$36-$44
Estimated from national data
~$37.59
—
327 postings · 119 companies
$34.13
$33-$43
64 postings · 17 companies
$34.50
$33-$36
15 postings · 6 companies
$36.50
$31-$38
9 postings · 8 companies
$28.50
$28-$33
68 postings · 32 companies
$32.00
$30-$34
32 postings · 13 companies
$32.50
$31-$35
8 postings · 2 companies
$31.00
$31-$32
18 postings · 10 companies
$33.00
$31-$36
41 postings · 4 companies
$35.00
$35-$37
7 postings · 4 companies
$31.50
$31-$32
39 postings · 2 companies
$32.50
$30-$33
90 postings · 24 companies
$34.25
$33-$38
211 postings · 46 companies
$38.00
$34-$42
46 postings · 21 companies
$33.00
$30-$35
41 postings · 14 companies
$31.50
$31-$33
Estimated from national data
~$38.44
—
60 postings · 15 companies
$32.50
$31-$36
9 postings · 3 companies
$33.00
$31-$33
5 postings · 4 companies
$28.50
$26-$31
16 postings · 11 companies
$32.25
$31-$42
30 postings · 4 companies
$34.25
$34-$36
110 postings · 34 companies
$37.50
$35-$40
32 postings · 6 companies
$36.25
$36-$39
186 postings · 76 companies
$32.50
$30-$37
48 postings · 17 companies
$31.50
$30-$33
Estimated from national data
~$29.90
—
86 postings · 28 companies
$32.50
$30-$34
12 postings · 6 companies
$33.00
$32-$34
41 postings · 8 companies
$37.00
$36-$38
89 postings · 21 companies
$32.00
$31-$36
15 postings · 8 companies
$35.00
$32-$38
55 postings · 25 companies
$31.00
$30-$33
Estimated from national data
~$37.87
—
8 postings · 5 companies
$30.25
$26-$32
180 postings · 69 companies
$41.25
$36-$55
7 postings · 6 companies
$31.00
$30-$33
10 postings · 6 companies
$35.00
$32-$37
64 postings · 18 companies
$34.75
$34-$39
68 postings · 36 companies
$37.00
$34-$40
7 postings · 4 companies
$30.00
$27-$34
13 postings · 8 companies
$30.00
$28-$35
5 postings · 3 companies
$32.50
$29-$33
Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Physical Therapy Assistant salaries.
Port Saint Lucie
Florida · 12 postings
$56.50/hr
Salinas
California · 11 postings
$51.50/hr
San Jose
California · 13 postings
$46.00/hr
Los Angeles
California · 24 postings
$40.50/hr
Miami
Florida · 17 postings
$39.50/hr
Hot Springs
Arkansas · 13 postings
$30.00/hr
San Antonio
Texas · 11 postings
$30.00/hr
Saint Joseph
Missouri · 10 postings
$31.75/hr
Bronx
New York · 10 postings
$32.50/hr
Chicago
Illinois · 11 postings
$32.50/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Physical Therapy Assistant positions.
Bay Ridge Physical Therapy
5 postings
$77.50/hr
Kona Medical Consulting
33 postings
$77.50/hr
Home Health Links
6 postings
$67.50/hr
Mga Health
12 postings
$67.50/hr
Preferred Home Care Of Florida
6 postings
$65.00/hr
Trinity Health
8 postings
$27.50/hr
Stretchlab
5 postings
$28.00/hr
Phoenix Physical Therapy
7 postings
$28.50/hr
Franciscan Health
6 postings
$28.50/hr
Adventhealth Redmond
7 postings
$29.00/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 867 | $35.00/hr |
| Physical Therapy Assistant (pta) | 566 | $35.00/hr |
| Physical Therapy Assistant / Pta | 86 | $32.50/hr |
| Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant | 54 | $33.75/hr |
| Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant - Prn | 46 | $47.00/hr |
| Physical Therapy Assistant (pta) - Mobile Outpatient | 43 | $39.50/hr |
| Physical Therapy Assistant - Pta | 39 | $32.50/hr |
| Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Health | 28 | $37.00/hr |
| Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant | 27 | $33.50/hr |
| Physical Therapy Assistant- Home Health | 27 | $42.50/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Physical Therapy Assistant salaries.
FAQ
The median Physical Therapy Assistant salary is $35.00 per hour, or $72,800 annually. Pay ranges from $29.50/hr (10th percentile) to $48.95/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 3,232 job postings, the highest paying states for Physical Therapy Assistants include California, Texas, Delaware. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 3,232 Physical Therapy Assistant job postings across 97 states, from 897 different healthcare employers.
Physical Therapy Assistant pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Physical Therapy Assistant pay is currently trending upward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates increased 1.4%.
Physical Therapy Assistant pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $5.00 to $13.95 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Port Saint Lucie offer $56.50/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $30.00/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Physical Therapy Assistants typically earn around $29.50 to $32.00 per hour ($61,360 to $66,560 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $35.00/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 3,232 active postings with listed compensation for Physical Therapy Assistant. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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