What are the main factors that influence a PTA's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for PTA?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for PTA roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A PTA's salary?

A PTA's salary grows with experience: a PTA (0-0 years)earns $65,913, a Physical Therapy Aide (0-1 years)earns $37,544, a Physical Therapy Team Supervisor (3-5 years)earns $108,473, a Clinical Manager of Physical Therapy (5+ years)earns $128,031, a Clinical Director of Physical Therapy (5+ years)earns $153,613,

What are the highest paying states for a PTA?

PTA salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for PTA roles are District of Columbia $72,102, California $71,802, Massachusetts $70,902. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of PTA roles make?

Salaries for PTA level roles vary by specialization: Director of Rehabilitation PTA: $145,203; Director Of Rehab PTA Nursing Facility: $129,991; pta home health: $119,954; Pta Prn: $104,155; Therapy PTA: $104,100.

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PTA Salary in Delaware

How much does a PTA make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a PTA in Delaware is $66,002 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

However, a PTA's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $72,306
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,802 to $69,302
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,336

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PTA Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,302	$5,775	$1,333	$33
Average	$66,002	$5,500	$1,269	$32
25th Percentile	$57,802	$4,817	$1,112	$28

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Key Factors That Influence PTA Salaries

A PTA's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects PTA Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a PTA's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

PTA (0-0 years): $65,913
Physical Therapy Aide (0-1 years): $37,544
Physical Therapy Team Supervisor (3-5 years): $108,473
Clinical Manager of Physical Therapy (5+ years): $128,031
Clinical Director of Physical Therapy (5+ years): $153,613

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
PTA	0-0 years	$65,913
Physical Therapy Aide	0-1 years	$37,544
Physical Therapy Team Supervisor	3-5 years	$108,473
Clinical Manager of Physical Therapy	5+ years	$128,031
Clinical Director of Physical Therapy	5+ years	$153,613

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How Do PTA Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract PTAs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $72,102.
California: $71,802.
Massachusetts: $70,902.

District of Columbia $72,102 California $71,802 Massachusetts $70,902 Washington $70,602 New Jersey $70,602 Alaska $70,502 Connecticut $69,602 New York $69,202

Hawaii $68,102 Rhode Island $67,502 Maryland $67,202 Minnesota $66,702 Colorado $66,502 Illinois $66,402 Oregon $66,102 Delaware $66,002

New Hampshire $65,802 Virginia $65,602 Pennsylvania $64,802 Nevada $64,502 North Dakota $64,302 Michigan $64,102 Wisconsin $64,102 Vermont $63,902

Arizona $63,502 Maine $63,502 Texas $63,502 Ohio $63,402 Georgia $62,802 Indiana $62,502 Wyoming $62,502 Utah $62,402

Iowa $62,302 Kansas $62,002 Louisiana $61,902 North Carolina $61,902 Missouri $61,902 Florida $61,602 Montana $61,502 Nebraska $61,402

Kentucky $61,302 South Carolina $61,002 Tennessee $60,902 Idaho $60,802 New Mexico $60,302 Oklahoma $60,202 Alabama $59,802 South Dakota $59,202

Arkansas $58,802 West Virginia $58,702 Mississippi $58,102

Top Paying Cities for PTAs

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $65,702
Little Creek: $66,102
Magnolia: $66,102

Lincoln, DE $65,702 Little Creek, DE $66,102 Magnolia, DE $66,102 Milford, DE $65,802 Marydel, DE $65,902 Millsboro, DE $65,402 Millville, DE $65,502 Milton, DE $65,602

Nassau, DE $65,702 Ocean View, DE $65,502 Rehoboth Beach, DE $65,602 Seaford, DE $65,602 Selbyville, DE $65,402 Smyrna, DE $66,202 Viola, DE $65,902 Woodside, DE $66,102

Bear, DE $65,902 Newark, DE $65,902 Claymont, DE $66,002 Delaware City, DE $66,002 Hockessin, DE $65,902 Kirkwood, DE $65,902 Middletown, DE $66,002 Montchanin, DE $65,902

New Castle, DE $65,902 Odessa, DE $66,002 Port Penn, DE $66,002 Rockland, DE $65,902 Saint Georges, DE $65,902 Townsend, DE $66,002 Winterthur, DE $65,902 Lewes, DE $65,602

Wilmington, DE $65,902 Dover, DE $66,102 Dover Afb, DE $65,802 Bethany Beach, DE $65,402 Bethel, DE $65,502 Bridgeville, DE $65,602 Camden Wyoming, DE $66,002 Cheswold, DE $66,102

Clayton, DE $66,102 Dagsboro, DE $65,402 Delmar, DE $65,302 Ellendale, DE $65,502 Felton, DE $65,802 Fenwick Island, DE $65,402 Frankford, DE $65,302 Frederica, DE $65,902

Georgetown, DE $65,302 Greenwood, DE $65,602 Harbeson, DE $65,402 Harrington, DE $65,702 Hartly, DE $65,902 Houston, DE $65,702 Kenton, DE $66,102 Laurel, DE $65,302

Yorklyn, DE $65,902

PTA Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

PTA salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $70,465. While startup companies pay approximate $59,912.

PTA Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$59,912
Growth Stage	51~500	$63,282
Established	501~5000	$68,134
Enterprise	5000+	$70,465

PTA Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For PTA roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, PTA positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view PTA as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a PTA

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$79,202	$38.0	20%

PTA Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a PTA's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$57,802

Average $66,002/year

$69,302

$4,817

Average $5,500/month

$5,775

$1,112

Average $1,269/week

$1,333

$28

Average $32/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,302	$5,775	$1,333	$33
Average	$66,002	$5,500	$1,269	$32
25th Percentile	$57,802	$4,817	$1,112	$28

PTA Salary Growth & Career Path

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Physical Therapy Team Supervisor

For a PTA, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Physical Therapy Aide role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $37,600 - a projected growth of -43% over your current level.

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