Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Salary
Median annual base pay is $67,400 across 429 reported Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) salaries.
Updated 22 September 2026
Salary Distribution (By Percentile)
| P10 | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $51,900 | $58,300 | $67,400 | $78,900 | $92,000 |
Highest Paying States
| State | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $89,000 | 7 |
| New York | $88,300 | 8 |
| North Dakota | $87,000 | 7 |
| Massachusetts | $86,100 | 7 |
| California | $83,000 | 23 |
| Connecticut | $78,000 | 7 |
| Maryland | $77,900 | 7 |
| Colorado | $77,800 | 8 |
| Montana | $75,900 | 7 |
| Wisconsin | $75,900 | 7 |
Salary by Level
| Level | Common titles | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior / Early Career | Physical Therapist Assistant · Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant · Certified Physical Therapist Assistant | $70,000 | 9 |
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Common questions
How much does a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) make?
The median Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) salary is $67,400 per year, based on 429 reported salaries.
Which state pays Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)s the most?
Delaware has the highest median at $89,000 per year, of the states with enough reports to publish a median.
How much does a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) at the Junior / Early Career level make?
$70,000 per year at the median — $2,600 above the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) median.