How much does a physical therapist assistant make in Pennsylvania?
$62,580a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist assistants in Pennsylvania. That is $30.09 an hour or $5,215 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.09
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,610Median: $62,580Highest 10%: $78,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,610 | $23.85 | |
| 25th | $57,770 | $27.77 | |
| Median | $62,580 | $30.09 | |
| 75th | $73,310 | $35.25 | |
| 90th | $78,010 | $37.50 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $71,540 |
| Reading, PA | $69,530 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $67,190 |
| Allentown, PA | $65,510 |
| York, PA | $62,400 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $62,330 |
| Lancaster, PA | $61,950 |
| Altoona, PA | $61,670 |
| Scranton, PA | $60,520 |
| Williamsport, PA | $60,480 |
| Lebanon, PA | $60,180 |
| Erie, PA | $59,120 |
| State College, PA | $58,780 |
| Johnstown, PA | $58,080 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $56,020 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical therapist assistants.
| 35. North Dakota | $63,520 |
| 36. District of Columbia | $63,400 |
| 37. Montana | $62,650 |
| 38. Pennsylvania | $62,580 |
| 39. Tennessee | $62,500 |
| 40. New Mexico | $62,280 |
| 41. Utah | $61,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist assistant make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $30.09 ($62,580 a year).
Do physical therapist assistants make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $62,580 against $68,380 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for physical therapist assistant pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays physical therapist assistants the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $71,540 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.