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How much does a Physical Therapy Assistant make in New Jersey? The average Physical Therapy Assistant salary in New Jersey is $70,301 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $63,501 and $77,501. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Physical Therapy Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Physical Therapy Assistant Salary $57,310 NJ March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Physical Therapy Assistant Salary $63,501 NJ March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Physical Therapy Assistant Salary $70,301 NJ March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Physical Therapy Assistant Salary $77,501 NJ March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Physical Therapy Assistant Salary $84,056 NJ March 26, 2024
25% $63,501 10% $57,310 90% $84,056 75% $77,501 $70,301 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Physical Therapy Assistant prepares patients and equipment for therapy and implements treatment plans as instructed, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment. Assists Physical Therapist in evaluating and providing treatment for patients to ease their pain and help increase their mobility. Being a Physical Therapy Assistant requires an associate's degree of accredited physical therapist assistant program. Records patient's reaction to treatment and provides status reports at the end of each treatment. In addition, Physical Therapy Assistant typically reports to a physical therapist. Requires a state physical therapist assistant license. Physical Therapy Assistant's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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  1. This Job:

    Physical Therapy Assistant


    Associate's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Physical Therapy Aide

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Bayonne, NJ Avg. Salary $72,413 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Bergenfield, NJ Avg. Salary $73,695 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Bloomfield, NJ Avg. Salary $73,759 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location East Brunswick, NJ Avg. Salary $72,349 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Hoboken, NJ Avg. Salary $74,848 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Irvington, NJ Avg. Salary $72,413 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Lakewood, NJ Avg. Salary $71,324 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Middlesex, NJ Avg. Salary $71,901 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Passaic, NJ Avg. Salary $73,759 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Union, NJ Avg. Salary $72,413 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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