How much does a physical therapist assistant make in Portland?
$67,140a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist assistants in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $32.28 an hour or $5,595 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.28
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 128 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,560Median: $67,140Highest 10%: $77,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,560 | $29.12 | |
| 25th | $61,420 | $29.53 | |
| Median | $67,140 | $32.28 | |
| 75th | $73,940 | $35.55 | |
| 90th | $77,730 | $37.37 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for physical therapist assistants.
| Bangor, ME | $61,090 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Massage Therapist | $78,090 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $64,700 |
| Dental Assistant | $61,240 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $49,180 |
| Medical Assistant | $48,540 |
| Nursing Assistant | $48,180 |
| Phlebotomist | $47,320 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $45,660 |
| Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker | $45,150 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $43,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist assistant make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $32.28 ($67,140 a year).
Do physical therapist assistants make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $67,140 against $68,380 nationally, 2% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $66,250, so Portland pays 1% more.
Where does Portland rank for physical therapist assistant pay?
128 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist assistant make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,730 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.