How much does a physical therapist assistant make in Alabama?
$61,430a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist assistants in Alabama. That is $29.53 an hour or $5,119 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.53
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,340Median: $61,430Highest 10%: $79,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,340 | $23.72 | |
| 25th | $56,350 | $27.09 | |
| Median | $61,430 | $29.53 | |
| 75th | $73,230 | $35.21 | |
| 90th | $79,060 | $38.01 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Gadsden, AL | $65,060 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $64,040 |
| Decatur, AL | $62,810 |
| Columbus, GA | $62,410 |
| Birmingham, AL | $62,380 |
| Anniston, AL | $61,910 |
| Mobile, AL | $61,430 |
| Montgomery, AL | $60,910 |
| Huntsville, AL | $60,870 |
| Florence, AL | $59,700 |
| Daphne, AL | $59,640 |
| Dothan, AL | $56,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical therapist assistants.
| 42. Mississippi | $61,770 |
| 43. Michigan | $61,670 |
| 44. Kentucky | $61,480 |
| 45. Alabama | $61,430 |
| 46. Nebraska | $61,370 |
| 47. Iowa | $61,030 |
| 48. Idaho | $61,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist assistant make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $29.53 ($61,430 a year).
Do physical therapist assistants make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $61,430 against $68,380 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Alabama rank for physical therapist assistant pay?
Alabama ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays physical therapist assistants the most?
Gadsden, AL, with a median of $65,060 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.