Physical Therapist Assistants Salary by State
The national median pay for physical therapist assistants is $68,380 a year. By state, it ranges from $49,310 in South Dakota to $83,110 in California.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $47,750
- 25th percentile
- $59,820
- Median
- $68,380
- 75th percentile
- $78,680
- Top 10%
- $89,510
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 112,430 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $83,110 | +22% | $59,500 | $102,800 | 9,400 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $79,460 | +16% | $62,030 | $88,280 | 2,640 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $78,440 | +15% | $62,620 | $90,090 | 1,810 |
| 4 | Texas | $78,000 | +14% | $43,900 | $99,640 | 10,510 |
| 5 | Maryland | $77,670 | +14% | $39,260 | $91,570 | 1,430 |
| 6 | Alaska | $77,640 | +14% | $65,640 | $87,850 | 110 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $75,880 | +11% | $62,070 | $82,870 | 980 |
| 8 | Nevada | $75,520 | +10% | $49,140 | $87,930 | 560 |
| 9 | Delaware | $74,610 | +9% | $51,750 | $83,510 | 340 |
| 10 | Virginia | $73,760 | +8% | $54,170 | $93,600 | 3,370 |
| 11 | Oregon | $73,180 | +7% | $56,620 | $89,480 | 890 |
| 12 | Georgia | $72,800 | +6% | $43,400 | $89,600 | 2,620 |
| 13 | Florida | $72,530 | +6% | $58,650 | $81,080 | 9,870 |
| 14 | Vermont | $71,600 | +5% | $60,580 | $83,250 | 100 |
| 15 | New Hampshire | $71,440 | +4% | $59,540 | $80,940 | 500 |
| 16 | South Carolina | $70,500 | +3% | $47,510 | $88,070 | 1,870 |
| 17 | Rhode Island | $68,640 | 0% | $58,380 | $76,990 | 420 |
| 18 | North Carolina | $67,540 | −1% | $56,100 | $80,850 | 3,280 |
| 19 | Hawaii | $67,510 | −1% | $49,920 | $74,770 | 250 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $66,770 | −2% | $58,010 | $77,420 | 1,230 |
| 21 | Washington | $66,450 | −3% | $36,610 | $93,140 | 2,150 |
| 22 | Maine | $66,250 | −3% | $53,440 | $80,530 | 410 |
| 23 | Louisiana | $65,370 | −4% | $24,360 | $81,520 | 1,670 |
| 24 | Indiana | $65,280 | −5% | $46,410 | $80,060 | 2,830 |
| 25 | Illinois | $65,240 | −5% | $41,600 | $81,890 | 4,890 |
| 26 | Colorado | $64,810 | −5% | $48,580 | $89,550 | 1,350 |
| 27 | Arizona | $64,650 | −5% | $36,160 | $79,570 | 2,010 |
| 28 | Arkansas | $64,520 | −6% | $31,540 | $85,280 | 1,620 |
| 29 | Kansas | $64,500 | −6% | $52,520 | $79,550 | 1,300 |
| 30 | New York | $64,100 | −6% | $46,350 | $81,000 | 3,620 |
| 31 | Wisconsin | $64,080 | −6% | $51,960 | $77,440 | 1,650 |
| 32 | Ohio | $63,820 | −7% | $51,280 | $84,130 | 7,040 |
| 33 | Missouri | $63,770 | −7% | $50,460 | $79,000 | 2,490 |
| 34 | Wyoming | $63,550 | −7% | $48,180 | $79,320 | 240 |
| 35 | North Dakota | $63,520 | −7% | $30,480 | $77,600 | 120 |
| 36 | District of Columbia | $63,400 | −7% | $45,750 | $82,250 | 40 |
| 37 | Montana | $62,650 | −8% | $52,310 | $77,990 | 250 |
| 38 | Pennsylvania | $62,580 | −8% | $49,610 | $78,010 | 4,270 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $62,500 | −9% | $48,010 | $80,800 | 3,390 |
| 40 | New Mexico | $62,280 | −9% | $30,470 | $85,040 | 700 |
| 41 | Utah | $61,980 | −9% | $34,190 | $84,000 | 970 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $61,770 | −10% | $51,720 | $78,830 | 1,150 |
| 43 | Michigan | $61,670 | −10% | $35,700 | $78,600 | 4,520 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $61,480 | −10% | $27,870 | $79,500 | 2,580 |
| 45 | Alabama | $61,430 | −10% | $49,340 | $79,060 | 2,700 |
| 46 | Nebraska | $61,370 | −10% | $48,100 | $77,690 | 980 |
| 47 | Iowa | $61,030 | −11% | $45,760 | $74,950 | 1,060 |
| 48 | Idaho | $61,020 | −11% | $37,780 | $75,050 | 560 |
| 49 | West Virginia | $60,430 | −12% | $45,510 | $79,160 | 980 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $59,480 | −13% | $24,960 | $79,860 | 2,380 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $49,310 | −28% | $40,120 | $63,930 | 300 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary questions
Which state pays physical therapist assistants the most?
California, with a median of $83,110 a year (+22% vs. the national median of $68,380). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays physical therapist assistants the least?
South Dakota, with a median of $49,310 a year (−28% vs. national).
Where do most physical therapist assistants work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 10,510, with a median of $78,000.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.