Physical Therapist Assistant Salary in District of Columbia: $69,500 Average

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Average base salary, District of Columbia

$69,500 / year

≈ $5,800 per month · $33.41 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for District of Columbia · median $65,500

25th percentile
$47,500Average
$69,50075th percentile
$84,000

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.

Physical Therapist Assistant salary by state

Alabama$65,500

Alaska$80,500

Arizona$67,000

Arkansas$67,000

California$86,000

Colorado$70,000

Connecticut$76,500

Delaware$73,500

District of Columbia$69,500

Florida$73,500

Georgia$71,000

Hawaii$68,500

Idaho$62,500

Illinois$68,000

Indiana$68,000

Iowa$62,500

Kansas$68,500

Kentucky$62,500

Louisiana$63,500

Maine$69,500

Maryland$75,500

Massachusetts$79,000

Michigan$62,500

Minnesota$70,000

Mississippi$65,000

Missouri$67,500

Montana$67,500

Nebraska$64,000

Nevada$75,500

New Hampshire$74,500

New Jersey$79,500

New Mexico$64,000

New York$68,000

North Carolina$71,000

North Dakota$62,500

Ohio$69,500

Oklahoma$60,000

Oregon$73,000

Pennsylvania$66,000

Rhode Island$70,500

South Carolina$70,500

South Dakota$54,000

Tennessee$66,500

Texas$77,500

Utah$64,500

Vermont$74,000

Virginia$75,500

Washington$67,500

West Virginia$63,500

Wisconsin$68,000

Wyoming$68,000

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.

What Physical Therapist Assistants do

Typical education: Associate's Degree

Instruct, motivate, safeguard, and assist patients as they practice exercises or functional activities.
Document patient information, such as notes on their progress.
Observe patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress and provide results to physical therapist in person or through progress notes.
Instruct patients in proper body mechanics and in ways to improve functional mobility, such as aquatic exercise.
Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.

Top skills: Active Listening Speaking Social Perceptiveness Monitoring Writing Service Orientation

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Physical Therapist Assistant salary by industry

Health Care and Social Assistance

109,310 workers

$71,000

Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

3,850 workers

$71,000

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

1,150 workers

$65,500

State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

1,060 workers

$65,500

Educational Services

880 workers

$64,000

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

480 workers

$66,000

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

80 workers

$94,500

Management of Companies and Enterprises$74,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

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).

Similar-paying roles in Healthcare Support

Occupational Therapy Assistant$73,000

Massage Therapist$66,000

Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$52,500

Dental Assistant$52,000

Medical Assistant$47,500

Phlebotomist$47,000

Occupational Therapy Aide$45,500

Nursing Assistant$44,000

Medical Transcriptionist$43,000

Orderly$42,000

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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