Physical Therapy Assistant Salary Guide: Alabama

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Average Physical Therapy Assistant Salary

$44.53/hour

The average salary for a Physical Therapy Assistant in Alabama is $44.53 per hour. This is 2% lower than the US average of $45.46.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Physical Therapy Assistant salaries in Alabama compared to National Averages

$44.53/hour

Alabama

2% lower than the US average.

$45.46/hour

United States

How does the pay for Physical Therapy Assistants in Alabama compare to nearby states?

Tennessee pays Physical Therapy Assistants the most, averaging $68 per hour, followed by Florida ($53) and Arkansas ($43). Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $71. For comparison, the Alabama average for Physical Therapy Assistants is $45 per hour — Tennessee pays 53% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Tennessee	$68	$71
Florida	$53	$58
Arkansas	$43	$43
Missouri	$39	$41
Georgia	$34	$38
North Carolina	$34	$36

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Physical Therapy Assistant jobs in Alabama?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Physical Therapy Assistants, averaging $43 per hour. For comparison, the Alabama average for Physical Therapy Assistants is $45 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 4% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$43	$43

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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