How much does a physical therapist assistant make in New Jersey?
$78,440a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist assistants in New Jersey. That is $37.71 an hour or $6,537 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.71
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,620Median: $78,440Highest 10%: $90,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,620 | $30.11 | |
| 25th | $72,900 | $35.05 | |
| Median | $78,440 | $37.71 | |
| 75th | $83,200 | $40.00 | |
| 90th | $90,090 | $43.31 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $75,620 |
| Trenton, NJ | $75,410 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $73,440 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $71,540 |
| Allentown, PA | $65,510 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical therapist assistants.
| 1. California | $83,110 |
| 2. Massachusetts | $79,460 |
| 3. New Jersey | $78,440 |
| 4. Texas | $78,000 |
| 5. Maryland | $77,670 |
| 6. Alaska | $77,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist assistant make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $37.71 ($78,440 a year).
Do physical therapist assistants make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $78,440 against $68,380 nationally, 15% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for physical therapist assistant pay?
New Jersey ranks 3 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays physical therapist assistants the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $75,620 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.