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Physical therapist assistant salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Physical Therapist Assistant make in the United States?

Average base salary

$35.92
Average $35.92
Low $23.85
High $54.09

The average salary for a physical therapist assistant is $35.92 per hour in the United States. 71.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Physical Therapist Assistant job openings in United States

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PRN Physical Therapist Assista...
Concept Rehab, Inc.3.3out of 5 stars.
Traverse City, MI
Contract
16 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Physical Therapist Assistant in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Powertek Corporation
 
$426,400per year
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Ohio Wesleyan University
 
$260,000per year
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HireQuest Inc.
 
$239,200per year
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Bowes In Home Care
 
$234,000per year
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Luke
 
$230,858per year
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St. Vincent's Hospital Westche...
 
$229,840per year
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Highest paying cities for Physical Therapist Assistants near United States

  1. Dallas, TX
    $43.48 per hour
  2. Miami, FL
    $38.67 per hour
  3. San Antonio, TX
    $38.61 per hour
  4. Monterey, CA
    $36.29 per hour
  5. Seattle, WA
    $35.58 per hour

Where can a Physical Therapist Assistant earn more?

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