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Physical Therapist Assistant

HomeHealthcare Support › Physical Therapist Assistant
Average base salary
$71,000 / year
$5,900 per month · $34.13 per hour

25th percentile
$62,000
Average
$71,000
75th percentile
$81,500
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
About this role

Physical Therapist Assistant is a professional role in the Healthcare Support job family, focused on Physical Therapist Assistant work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

How this role compares

Physical Therapist Assistant pays 43% above the average across 17 roles in the Healthcare Support job family (family average $49,500).

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Physical Therapist Assistant make?

The average base salary for a Physical Therapist Assistant in the United States is $71,000 per year, or about $34.13 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $62,000 and $81,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Healthcare Support roles?

The Healthcare Support job family averages $49,500 across 17 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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