SOC 31-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Physical Therapist Assistants — Terre Haute
Terre Haute, IN · 10 metro areas compared
At $66,760, median pay for Physical Therapist Assistants in Terre Haute, IN tracks the national median of $68,380 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $66,760, median pay for Physical Therapist Assistants in Terre Haute, IN tracks the national median of $68,380 closely. Pay ranges from under $44,460 at the tenth percentile to more than $84,100 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $56,580 to $73,590.
Employment stands at 50, or 0.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Indianapolis records the highest median at $69,050. Of the 278 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 70th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,460 | −35.0% |
| 25th | $56,580 | −17.3% |
| Median (50th) | $66,760 | −2.4% |
| 75th | $73,590 | +7.6% |
| 90th | $84,100 | +23.0% |
| Mean | $64,340 | −5.9% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indianapolis | $69,050 | 1,040 | |
| 2 | South Bend | $66,300 | 110 | |
| 3 | Elkhart | $63,860 | 50 | |
| 4 | Fort Wayne | $62,360 | 230 | |
| 5 | Lafayette | $62,030 | 110 | |
| 6 | Evansville | $61,860 | 150 | |
| 7 | Bloomington | $61,460 | 50 | |
| 8 | Columbus | $61,140 | 40 | |
| 9 | Muncie | $57,940 | 40 | |
| 10 | Michigan City | $51,000 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Terre Haute run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $66,760 goes as far as $71,554 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 4.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$66,760as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$71,554US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $66,760 a year, 2.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,460 to $84,100 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Indianapolis, at $69,050.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Terre Haute, IN?
The median annual wage is $66,760, or $32.10 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 Terre Haute, IN is 2.4% 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 Terre Haute, IN earns more than $84,100 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,460 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 Indianapolis, at $69,050 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Terre Haute, IN. 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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