How much does a therapy assistant make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $5,507 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $4,587
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 1.2 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $68,250 |
| 2. United States | $66,080 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $55,460 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $296 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienist$74,820
- Health records clerk$51,930
- Community health worker$51,850
- Optician$47,260
- Medical assistant$45,680
- Quality inspector$73,120
- Paramedic$50,240
- Health screener$60,290
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| Maryland | $134,100 |
| District of Columbia | $130,300 |
| Alaska | $124,200 |
| Georgia | $89,960 |
| Oregon | $82,530 |
| Washington | $81,920 |
| North Dakota | $81,140 |
| Hawaii | $80,980 |
| Connecticut | $79,970 |
| Maine | $77,000 |
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| Vermont | $76,600 |
| New Hampshire | $76,430 |
| Massachusetts | $74,690 |
| Texas | $71,790 |
| Rhode Island | $71,630 |
| North Carolina | $71,280 |
| Montana | $71,240 |
| New York | $70,720 |
| Virginia | $68,690 |
| Delaware | $68,260 |
| Missouri | $67,950 |
| Minnesota | $67,890 |
| Utah | $67,690 |
| New Jersey | $67,360 |
| Michigan | $67,120 |
| Wyoming | $66,510 |
| Colorado | $66,290 |
| Illinois | $66,120 |
| Ohio | $65,840 |
| Wisconsin | $65,750 |
| California | $65,560 |
| Pennsylvania | $65,350 |
| Iowa | $64,450 |
| South Carolina | $64,300 |
| Arizona | $63,940 |
| Indiana | $63,480 |
| Florida | $63,360 |
| Kentucky | $62,430 |
| Nevada | $61,800 |
| Tennessee | $61,600 |
| Nebraska | $61,550 |
| Arkansas | $61,330 |
| Idaho | $60,880 |
| Kansas | $60,440 |
| Alabama | $59,160 |
| New Mexico | $58,730 |
| Mississippi | $58,220 |
| West Virginia | $57,620 |
| Oklahoma | $55,380 |
| Louisiana | $55,330 |
| South Dakota | $54,040 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $68,380 |
| Massage Therapist | $58,450 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioner | $115,200 |
| Acupuncturist | $76,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a therapy assistant make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $5,507 a month, $66,080 a year.
How much does a therapy assistant make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $42,150 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $99,590.
Which country pays a therapy assistant the most?
United States, with a median of $66,080 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a therapy assistant the most?
Maryland, with a median of $134,100 a year.
Does a therapy assistant make more in the United States or in Germany?
In the United States: $66,080 a year against $41,570 in Germany, 1.6 times more.
Who makes more, a therapy assistant or a dental hygienist?
A dental hygienist: $74,820 a year against $66,080 for a therapy assistant, 1.1 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate