How much does a Physical Therapist Assistant make?
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$96,070
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Physical Therapist Assistant is $96,070 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $89,954 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $6,116 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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For Assistant Physical Therapist
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Assistant Physical Therapist | $84,899 /yr |
| Senior Physical Therapist | $92,809 /yr |
| Adjunct Physical Therapist |
Top Paying Companies
For a Physical Therapist Assistant in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Physical Therapist Assistant in United States. Employers include Spherion, OMEGA Engineering and US Department of Veterans Affairs.
Top Paying Companies
For Physical Therapist Assistant in United States
| 1 | Spherion | $80,223 | |
| 2 | OMEGA Engineering | $79,718 | |
| 3 | US Department of Veterans Affairs | $78,742 | |
| 4 | US Navy | $77,701 | |
| 5 | Kaiser Permanente | $77,148 | |
| 6 | Sutter Health | $76,248 | |
| 7 | EnduraCare AcuteCare | $75,660 | |
| 8 | Rehab Pro | $75,082 | |
| 9 | SelfEmployed.com | $73,330 | |
| 10 | INDEPENDENCE REHAB | $72,555 |
For Assistant Physical Therapist
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What is the total pay trajectory for Assistant Physical Therapist?
| Job Title | Salary |
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| Assistant Physical Therapist | $84,899 /yr |
| Senior Physical Therapist | $92,809 /yr |
| Adjunct Physical Therapist |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Physical Therapist Assistant in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Physical Therapist Assistant in United States are Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $80,223, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $79,718, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $77,701, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $63,818, and Healthcare with a median total pay of $62,825.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$77,701
18% Higher than other industries
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Physical Therapist Assistant pay FAQ
The average salary for a Physical Therapist Assistant is $96,070 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 6593 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Physical Therapist Assistant employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Physical Therapist Assistant in United States is $120,717 per year.
The lowest salary for a Physical Therapist Assistant in United States is $76,735 per year.
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