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Physical therapist assistant salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$35.89
Average $35.89
Low $23.77
High $54.21

The average salary for a physical therapist assistant is $35.89 per hour in the United States. 71.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Physical Therapist Assistant job openings in United States

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Home Health Physical Therapist...
Aveanna Healthcare3.4out of 5 stars.
La Crosse, WI
$28 - $38 an hour
Full-time
13 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
HireQuest Inc.
 
$239,200per year
Bowes In Home Care
 
$234,000per year
Luke
 
$230,858per year
St. Vincent's Hospital Westche...
 
$229,840per year

Highest paying cities for Physical Therapist Assistants near United States

  1. Dallas, TX
    $43.73 per hour
  2. San Antonio, TX
    $38.84 per hour
  3. Miami, FL
    $38.47 per hour
  4. Monterey, CA
    $36.51 per hour
  5. Seattle, WA
    $35.54 per hour

Where can a Physical Therapist Assistant earn more?

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