How much does a physical therapist assistant make in Alexandria?
$62,530a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist assistants in the Alexandria, LA metro area. That is $30.06 an hour or $5,211 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.06
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 227 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,710Median: $62,530Highest 10%: $83,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,710 | $12.84 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $62,530 | $30.06 | |
| 75th | $74,960 | $36.04 | |
| 90th | $83,200 | $40.00 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for physical therapist assistants.
| New Orleans, LA | $73,980 |
| Slidell, LA | $68,520 |
| Shreveport, LA | $66,550 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $66,510 |
| Houma, LA | $65,480 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $64,550 |
| Monroe, LA | $64,250 |
| Hammond, LA | $61,590 |
| Lafayette, LA | $60,760 |
Related jobs in Alexandria
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Dental Assistant | $43,270 |
| Phlebotomist | $35,440 |
| Medical Assistant | $34,290 |
| Nursing Assistant | $30,650 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $28,990 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $22,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist assistant make an hour in Alexandria?
The median hourly pay in the Alexandria, LA metro area is $30.06 ($62,530 a year).
Do physical therapist assistants make more in Alexandria than the national average?
No: $62,530 against $68,380 nationally, 9% less.
How does Alexandria compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $65,370, so Alexandria pays 4% less.
Where does Alexandria rank for physical therapist assistant pay?
227 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist assistant make starting out in Alexandria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,200 or more.
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.