SOC 31-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Physical Therapist Assistants — Southwestern New Hampshire
Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Southwestern New Hampshire, NH is $66,390 per year, close to the national median of $68,380 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Southwestern New Hampshire, NH is $66,390 per year, close to the national median of $68,380 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $60,690 at the tenth percentile to more than $78,100 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $60,690 to $72,330.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.7 of every thousand jobs. Manchester leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $71,440. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 73rd of 224 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,690 | −11.2% |
| 25th | $60,690 | −11.2% |
| Median (50th) | $66,390 | −2.9% |
| 75th | $72,330 | +5.8% |
| 90th | $78,100 | +14.2% |
| Mean | $67,360 | −1.5% |
Other metro areas in New Hampshire
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester | $71,440 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Southwestern New Hampshire run 4.2% above the national average, so the median of $66,390 buys what $63,714 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 6.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$66,390as reported by BLSLocal price level
104.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$63,714US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $66,390 a year, 2.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $60,690 to $78,100 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Manchester, at $71,440.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Southwestern New Hampshire, NH?
The median annual wage is $66,390, or $31.92 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $68,380, so pay in Southwestern New Hampshire, NH is 2.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Southwestern New Hampshire, NH earns more than $78,100 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $60,690 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Manchester, at $71,440 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Southwestern New Hampshire, NH. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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