What are the main factors that influence a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant'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 Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant?

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

How does experience change A Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant's salary?

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

What are the highest paying states for a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant?

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant roles are District of Columbia $72,063, California $71,790, Massachusetts $70,833. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Licensed Physical Therapist (LPT) III: $122,400; Physical Therapist III: $122,394; Licensed Physical Therapist (LPT) -Home Care: $111,300; Licensed Physical Therapist (LPT) II: $106,100; Physical Therapist - Intermediate: $106,070.

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Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Salary in Delaware

How much does a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in Delaware is $65,913 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

However, a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $72,338
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,707 to $69,276
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,236

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Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,276	$5,773	$1,332	$33
Average	$65,913	$5,493	$1,268	$32
25th Percentile	$57,707	$4,809	$1,110	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Salaries

A Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant'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 Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant'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:

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (0-0 years): $65,913
Physical Therapy Attendant (0-1 years): $37,544
Physical Therapy Supervisor (3-5 years): $108,473
Physical Therapy Manager (5+ years): $128,031
Physical Therapy Director (5+ years): $153,613

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant	0-0 years	$65,913
Physical Therapy Attendant	0-1 years	$37,544
Physical Therapy Supervisor	3-5 years	$108,473
Physical Therapy Manager	5+ years	$128,031
Physical Therapy Director	5+ years	$153,613

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How Do Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant 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 Licensed Physical Therapist Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $72,063.
California: $71,790.
Massachusetts: $70,833.

District of Columbia $72,063 California $71,790 Massachusetts $70,833 Washington $70,573 New Jersey $70,547 Alaska $70,456 Connecticut $69,557 New York $69,193

Hawaii $68,028 Rhode Island $67,481 Maryland $67,110 Minnesota $66,603 Colorado $66,407 Illinois $66,342 Oregon $66,095 Delaware $65,913

New Hampshire $65,798 Virginia $65,542 Pennsylvania $64,793 Nevada $64,416 North Dakota $64,292 Michigan $64,097 Wisconsin $64,025 Vermont $63,882

Texas $63,485 Maine $63,459 Arizona $63,420 Ohio $63,374 Georgia $62,775 Indiana $62,476 Wyoming $62,417 Utah $62,326

Iowa $62,287 Kansas $61,975 Louisiana $61,884 North Carolina $61,851 Missouri $61,838 Florida $61,584 Montana $61,448 Nebraska $61,318

Kentucky $61,246 South Carolina $60,986 Tennessee $60,823 Idaho $60,758 New Mexico $60,283 Oklahoma $60,179 Alabama $59,795 South Dakota $59,150

Arkansas $58,799 West Virginia $58,610 Mississippi $58,044

Top Paying Cities for Licensed Physical Therapist Assistants

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: $65,616
Little Creek: $66,096
Magnolia: $66,001

Lincoln, DE $65,616 Little Creek, DE $66,096 Magnolia, DE $66,001 Milford, DE $65,782 Marydel, DE $65,890 Millsboro, DE $65,340 Millville, DE $65,441 Milton, DE $65,555

Nassau, DE $65,602 Ocean View, DE $65,430 Rehoboth Beach, DE $65,556 Seaford, DE $65,593 Selbyville, DE $65,322 Smyrna, DE $66,142 Viola, DE $65,837 Woodside, DE $66,014

Bear, DE $65,862 Newark, DE $65,837 Claymont, DE $65,972 Delaware City, DE $65,903 Hockessin, DE $65,831 Kirkwood, DE $65,890 Middletown, DE $65,916 Montchanin, DE $65,846

New Castle, DE $65,856 Odessa, DE $65,948 Port Penn, DE $65,993 Rockland, DE $65,853 Saint Georges, DE $65,895 Townsend, DE $65,997 Winterthur, DE $65,861 Lewes, DE $65,580

Wilmington, DE $65,834 Dover, DE $66,096 Dover Afb, DE $65,748 Bethany Beach, DE $65,361 Bethel, DE $65,429 Bridgeville, DE $65,583 Camden Wyoming, DE $65,910 Cheswold, DE $66,075

Clayton, DE $66,077 Dagsboro, DE $65,316 Delmar, DE $65,211 Ellendale, DE $65,409 Felton, DE $65,777 Fenwick Island, DE $65,330 Frankford, DE $65,216 Frederica, DE $65,842

Georgetown, DE $65,291 Greenwood, DE $65,594 Harbeson, DE $65,361 Harrington, DE $65,694 Hartly, DE $65,898 Houston, DE $65,600 Kenton, DE $66,080 Laurel, DE $65,252

Yorklyn, DE $65,851

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $70,369. While startup companies pay approximate $59,831.

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$59,831
Growth Stage	51~500	$63,197
Established	501~5000	$68,042
Enterprise	5000+	$70,369

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant 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, Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$79,095	$38.0	20%

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant'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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$57,707

Average $65,913/year

$69,276

$4,809

Average $5,493/month

$5,773

$1,110

Average $1,268/week

$1,332

$28

Average $32/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,276	$5,773	$1,332	$33
Average	$65,913	$5,493	$1,268	$32
25th Percentile	$57,707	$4,809	$1,110	$28

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Salary Growth & Career Path

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Physical Therapy Supervisor

For a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Physical Therapy Attendant role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $37,544 - a projected growth of -43% over your current level.

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