Physical Therapy Assistant Salary Guide
Average Physical Therapy Assistant Salary
$37.03/hour
The average salary for a Physical Therapy Assistant is $37.03 per hour. This is 34% lower than the therapy US average of $49.68.
Last updated on December 4, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Salaries for Physical Therapy Assistant compared to Therapist National Averages
$37.03/hour
34% lower than the therapy US average.
$49.68/hour
United States
Where do Physical Therapy Assistants get paid the most?
| State | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | $54 | $68 |
| Michigan | $51 | $58 |
| Missouri | $50 | $60 |
| Massachusetts | $49 | $58 |
| Texas | $47 | $58 |
| Colorado | $46 | $59 |
| North Carolina | $44 | $46 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Physical Therapy Assistant jobs?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Community Medical Centers | $39 | $40 |
| Select Medical | $35 | $35 |
| Core Medical-Perm | $34 | $37 |
| BJC HealthCare | $34 | $35 |
| Detroit Medical Center | $34 | $34 |
| Memorial Hermann Health System | $34 | $34 |
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $33 | $34 |
| Iannarino Fullen Group | $33 | $33 |
| Graham Healthcare Group | $33 | $33 |
| UW Health | $31 | $31 |
Last updated on December 4, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Physical Therapy Assistant Career Guide
Use our exclusive Career Guides to research the education, qualifications, skills and responsibilities for a variety of healthcare disciplines and specialties employers are hiring now.
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Physical Therapy Assistant
- Select Medical
- Santa Monica, CA
- Sign-On Bonus
$95K-115K/year
Physical Therapy Assistant
- Centra Healthcare QIA
- San Rafael, CA
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$92K-102K/year
approximately $44-49/hrPhysical Therapy Assistant
- Centra Healthcare QIA
- Concord, CA
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$92K-102K/year
approximately $44-49/hrPhysical Therapy Assistant
- Centra Healthcare QIA
- San Jose, CA
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$92K-102K/year
approximately $44-49/hrPhysical Therapy Assistant
- Centra Healthcare QIA
- San Francisco, CA
- 2x8 hrs, Days
$92K-102K/year
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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.