Physical therapist assistant salary in United States
How much does a Physical Therapist Assistant make in the United States?
Average base salary
$34.12
Average $34.12
Low $22.74
High $51.19
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
The average salary for a physical therapist assistant is $34.12 per hour in the United States. 22.2k salaries reported, updated at September 23, 2023
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Salaries by years of experience in the United States
| Years of experience | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
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Top companies for Physical Therapist Assistants in United States
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Highest paying cities for Physical Therapist Assistants near United States
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Where can a Physical Therapist Assistant earn more?
Compare salaries for Physical Therapist Assistants in different locations
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Physical Therapist Assistants
Most recommended certification
CPR Certification
(earn +14.61% more)
The jobs requiring this certification have decrease by 18.34% since 2018. Physical Therapist Assistants with this certification earn +14.61% more than the average base salary, which is $34.12 per hour.
Job Trend
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this certification | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 18775 | increase by 18775 |
| 2013 | 39800 | increase by 111.98% |
| 2014 | 54658 | increase by 37.33% |
| 2015 | 56633 | increase by 3.61% |
| 2016 | 32691 | decrease by 42.28% |
| 2017 | 18472 | decrease by 43.50% |
| 2018 | 15739 | decrease by 14.80% |
| 2019 | 12853 | decrease by 18.34% |
Top companies hiring Physical Therapist Assistants with the recommended certification
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Top schools offering CPR Certification
Most common benefits for Physical Therapist Assistants
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Commuter assistance
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Housing stipend
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Pet insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Travel reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
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Salary satisfaction
Based on 3,003 ratings64% of Physical Therapist Assistants in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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How much do similar professions get paid in United States?
Physical Therapy Aide
Job openingsAverage $21.16 per hour
PT Assistant
Job openingsAverage $35,735 per year
Rehabilitation Assistant
Job openingsAverage $18.96 per hour
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Job openingsAverage $33.13 per hour
Physical Therapist
Job openingsAverage $52.05 per hour
Occupational Therapist
Job openingsAverage $48.20 per hour
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Common questions about salaries for a Physical Therapist Assistant
How can I know if I am being paid fairly as a physical therapist assistant?
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