How much does a physical therapist assistant make in St. Louis?
$65,820a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist assistants in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $31.64 an hour or $5,485 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.64
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 149 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 1,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,070Median: $65,820Highest 10%: $79,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,070 | $25.51 | |
| 25th | $61,130 | $29.39 | |
| Median | $65,820 | $31.64 | |
| 75th | $74,680 | $35.90 | |
| 90th | $79,400 | $38.17 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for physical therapist assistants.
| Kansas City, MO | $65,580 |
| Columbia, MO | $63,540 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $61,560 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $61,510 |
| Springfield, MO | $61,420 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $61,250 |
| Joplin, MO | $58,240 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $67,450 |
| Massage Therapist | $59,020 |
| Dental Assistant | $48,120 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $45,880 |
| Phlebotomist | $45,750 |
| Medical Assistant | $44,710 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $42,000 |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,110 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $38,670 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | $38,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist assistant make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $31.64 ($65,820 a year).
Do physical therapist assistants make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $65,820 against $68,380 nationally, 4% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $63,770, so St. Louis pays 3% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for physical therapist assistant pay?
149 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist assistant make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,400 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.