Physical Therapy Assistants

Salaries for physical therapy assistants vary considerably depending on location, employer, and level of experience. Physical therapy assistants earned median annual salaries of $64,080 in May 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The median annual salary for workers in all careers was $48,069. The lowest 10 percent of physical therapy assistants earned $42,110 or less; the highest 10 percent earned $88,830 or more. Fifty percent of physical therapy assistants earned between $56,490 and $76,610.

Benefits usually include paid holidays, sick days, and vacations, health insurance, and retirement plans.