Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant in the United States is $66,390 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $73,207
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,399 to $69,958
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,214
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Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $69,958 $5,830 $1,345 $34
Average $66,390 $5,532 $1,277 $32
25th Percentile $57,399 $4,783 $1,104 $28
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Key Factors That Influence Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant Salaries

A Licensed Physical Therapy 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Licensed Physical Therapy 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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $67,014
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $38,155
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $110,234
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $130,080
  • Expert (over 8 years): $156,008
Levels Salary
Licensed ... Level Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant$67,014
Physical ... Level Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant$38,155
Physical ... Level Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant$110,234
Physical ... Level Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant$130,080
Physical ... Level Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant$156,008
$67,014 0 yr
$38,155 < 2 yrs
$110,234 2-4 yrs
$130,080 5-8 yrs
$156,008 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Licensed Physical Therapy 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:

  • San Jose: $83,737
  • San Francisco: $82,914
  • Oakland: $81,075

What Skills Can Increase a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 5.14% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Rehabilitation Services (Mentioned in 2.4% Job Postings): Rehabilitation services is a special healthcare service that help a person regain physical, mental, and/or cognitive (thinking and learning) abilities that have been lost or impaired as a result of disease, injury, or treatment.
  • Geriatrics (Mentioned in 1.5% Job Postings): Geriatrics, or geriatric medicine, is a medical specialty focused on providing care for the unique health needs of older adults. The term geriatrics originates from the Greek geron meaning "old man", and iatros meaning "healer".
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Commitment 5.14%
Rehabilitation Services 2.4%
Geriatrics 1.5%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant's salary.
  • Management Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 34%.
  • Clinical Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 31%.
  • Environmental Safety: Can increase your salary by up to 29%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Management Skills
 $88,962
34%
Clinical Leadership
 $86,970
31%
Environmental Safety
 $85,643
29%
Case Management
 $80,331
21%
Infection Control
 $71,701
8%
Rehabilitation Services
 $71,037
7%
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How Education impacts a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Licensed Physical Therapy Assistants enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant with a Associate's Degree is between $63,706 and $67,129).

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.1%
High School 4.9%
Associates 69.5%
Bachelors 21.5%
Masters 3.1%
Doctorate 0.9%
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Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Licensed Physical Therapy 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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$57,399
Average $66,390/year
$69,958
$4,783
Average $5,532/month
$5,830
$1,104
Average $1,277/week
$1,345
$28
Average $32/hour
$34
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $69,958 $5,830 $1,345 $34
Average $66,390 $5,532 $1,277 $32
25th Percentile $57,399 $4,783 $1,104 $28

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Salary Trends for Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

Salaries for a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $68,175 in 2023 to around $65,471 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant salary trends, .

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