Average Physical Therapy Assistant Salary

$35.98/hour

The average salary for a Physical Therapy Assistant in Missouri is $35.98 per hour. This is equal to the US average

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Physical Therapy Assistant salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages

$35.98/hour

Missouri

This is equal to the US average

$35.92/hour

United States

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Physical Therapy Assistants?

Only Saint Louis, Missouri reports pay data for Physical Therapy Assistants, averaging $49 per hour. Saint Louis, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Missouri average for Physical Therapy Assistants is $36 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 36% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri$49$60
How does the pay for Physical Therapy Assistants in Missouri compare to nearby states?

Illinois pays Physical Therapy Assistants the most, averaging $39 per hour, followed by Wisconsin ($31) and Oklahoma ($31). Oklahoma has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the Missouri average for Physical Therapy Assistants is $36 per hour — Illinois pays 9% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Illinois$39$40
Wisconsin$31$36
Oklahoma$31$47
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Physical Therapy Assistant jobs in Missouri?

Elara Caring pays Physical Therapy Assistants the most, averaging $35 per hour, followed by Med Hires ($28) and BJC HealthCare ($28). For comparison, the Missouri average for Physical Therapy Assistants is $36 per hour — Elara Caring pays 3% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Elara Caring$35$35
Med Hires$28$28
BJC HealthCare$28$33
Confluent Health$11$11

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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