Profession

Physical Therapist Assistants

Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist. Generally requires formal training.

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Salary data

Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.

🇺🇸 United States2025
31-2021SOC 2018 31-2021
GroupAll
Median68,380 USD
Average68,730 USD
Middle 50%59,820 USD - 78,680 USD
Decile range47,750 USD - 89,510 USD
Bottom decile47,750 USD
Top decile89,510 USD
🇺🇸 Alabama2025
31-2021SOC 2018 31-2021
GroupAll
Median61,430 USD
Average63,130 USD
Middle 50%56,350 USD - 73,230 USD
Decile range49,340 USD - 79,060 USD
Bottom decile49,340 USD
Top decile79,060 USD
🇺🇸 Alaska2025
31-2021SOC 2018 31-2021
GroupAll
Median77,640 USD
Average77,670 USD
Middle 50%74,410 USD - 80,770 USD
Decile range65,640 USD - 87,850 USD
Bottom decile65,640 USD
Top decile87,850 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2025
31-2021SOC 2018 31-2021
GroupAll
Median64,650 USD
Average64,970 USD
Middle 50%60,440 USD - 76,620 USD
Decile range36,160 USD - 79,570 USD
Bottom decile36,160 USD
Top decile79,570 USD
🇺🇸 Arkansas2025
31-2021SOC 2018 31-2021
GroupAll
Median64,520 USD
Average64,500 USD
Middle 50%49,140 USD - 78,680 USD
Decile range31,540 USD - 85,280 USD
Bottom decile31,540 USD
Top decile85,280 USD
🇺🇸 California2025
31-2021SOC 2018 31-2021
GroupAll
Median83,110 USD
Average83,080 USD
Middle 50%75,900 USD - 94,940 USD
Decile range59,500 USD - 102,800 USD
Bottom decile59,500 USD
Top decile102,800 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2025
31-2021SOC 2018 31-2021
GroupAll
Median64,810 USD
Average67,520 USD
Middle 50%57,740 USD - 77,280 USD
Decile range48,580 USD - 89,550 USD
Bottom decile48,580 USD
Top decile89,550 USD
🇺🇸 Connecticut2025
31-2021SOC 2018 31-2021
GroupAll
Median75,880 USD
Average73,730 USD
Middle 50%69,440 USD - 79,530 USD
Decile range62,070 USD - 82,870 USD
Bottom decile62,070 USD
Top decile82,870 USD
🇺🇸 Delaware2025
31-2021SOC 2018 31-2021
GroupAll
Median74,610 USD
Average71,070 USD
Middle 50%63,570 USD - 80,370 USD
Decile range51,750 USD - 83,510 USD
Bottom decile51,750 USD
Top decile83,510 USD
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Sources

  • BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
  • BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018

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