SOC 31-2021 · May 2025 · United States
Physical Therapist Assistants
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Physical Therapist Assistants across the United States is $68,380 per year, measured over 112,430 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $83,110.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Physical Therapist Assistants
Pay for this occupation varies by 68.5% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $83,110 and South Dakota pays $49,310.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $83,110 | 9,400 | |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $79,460 | 2,640 | |
| 3 | New Jersey | $78,440 | 1,810 | |
| 4 | Texas | $78,000 | 10,510 | |
| 5 | Maryland | $77,670 | 1,430 | |
| 6 | Alaska | $77,640 | 110 | |
| 7 | Connecticut | $75,880 | 980 | |
| 8 | Nevada | $75,520 | 560 | |
| 9 | Delaware | $74,610 | 340 | |
| 10 | Virginia | $73,760 | 3,370 |
States with the most Physical Therapist Assistants jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 10,510 | $78,000 | |
| 2 | Florida | 9,870 | $72,530 | |
| 3 | California | 9,400 | $83,110 | |
| 4 | Ohio | 7,040 | $63,820 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 4,890 | $65,240 | |
| 6 | Michigan | 4,520 | $61,670 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 4,270 | $62,580 | |
| 8 | New York | 3,620 | $64,100 | |
| 9 | Tennessee | 3,390 | $62,500 | |
| 10 | Virginia | 3,370 | $73,760 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $97,190 | 400 |
| 2 | San Francisco | $95,920 | 1,040 |
| 3 | Spartanburg | $88,070 | 160 |
| 4 | Santa Cruz | $87,330 | 60 |
| 5 | Santa Rosa | $87,300 | 90 |
| 6 | Vallejo | $86,630 | 50 |
| 7 | Santa Maria | $85,150 | 100 |
| 8 | Austin | $84,930 | 1,180 |
| 9 | Salinas | $84,850 | 70 |
| 10 | Sacramento | $84,290 | 570 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.