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

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

How does experience change A Pt Assistant's salary?

A Pt Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $34,759 for beginners, reaching about $35,714 at mid-level, and approach $36,975 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Pt Assistant?

Pt Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Pt Assistant roles are District of Columbia $37,733, California $37,590, Massachusetts $37,089. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Pt Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Pt Assistant level roles vary by specialization: PT Sales Manager: $124,320; PT Sales Supervisor: $110,733; PT: $106,002; Physical Therapist (PT): $106,001; PT Supervisor: $105,398.

Pt Assistant Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Pt Assistant make in Rhode Island?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Pt Assistant in Rhode Island is $35,334 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $40,318
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $32,900 to $37,943
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $30,683

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Pt Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$37,943	$3,162	$730	$18
Average	$35,334	$2,945	$680	$17
25th Percentile	$32,900	$2,742	$633	$16

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Key Factors That Influence Pt Assistant Salaries

A Pt 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.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Pt Assistant	$34,759
Intermediate Level Pt Assistant	$34,827
Senior Level Pt Assistant	$35,714
Specialist Level Pt Assistant	$36,891
Expert Level Pt Assistant	$36,975

How Do Pt 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 Pt Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $37,733.
California: $37,590.
Massachusetts: $37,089.

District of Columbia $37,733 California $37,590 Massachusetts $37,089 Washington $36,953 New Jersey $36,939 Alaska $36,892 Connecticut $36,421 New York $36,230

Hawaii $35,620 Rhode Island $35,334 Maryland $35,140 Minnesota $34,874 Colorado $34,772 Illinois $34,738 Oregon $34,608 Delaware $34,513

New Hampshire $34,453 Virginia $34,319 Pennsylvania $33,927 Nevada $33,729 North Dakota $33,664 Michigan $33,562 Wisconsin $33,524 Vermont $33,450

Texas $33,242 Maine $33,228 Arizona $33,208 Ohio $33,184 Georgia $32,870 Indiana $32,713 Wyoming $32,683 Utah $32,635

Iowa $32,615 Kansas $32,451 Louisiana $32,403 North Carolina $32,386 Missouri $32,379 Florida $32,246 Montana $32,175 Nebraska $32,107

Kentucky $32,069 South Carolina $31,933 Tennessee $31,848 Idaho $31,814 New Mexico $31,565 Oklahoma $31,510 Alabama $31,309 South Dakota $30,972

Arkansas $30,788 West Virginia $30,689 Mississippi $30,393

Top Paying Cities for Pt 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:

Adamsville: $35,914
Albion: $35,317
Ashaway: $36,050

Adamsville, RI $35,914 Albion, RI $35,317 Ashaway, RI $36,050 Barrington, RI $35,317 Block Island, RI $35,862 Bradford, RI $36,026 Bristol, RI $35,283 Carolina, RI $35,733

Charlestown, RI $35,770 Chepachet, RI $35,249 Clayville, RI $35,283 Coventry, RI $35,249 West Greenwich, RI $35,225 East Greenwich, RI $35,273 Exeter, RI $36,026 Fiskeville, RI $35,317

Forestdale, RI $35,283 Foster, RI $35,225 Glendale, RI $35,225 Greene, RI $35,620 Greenville, RI $35,317 Harmony, RI $35,307 Harrisville, RI $35,249 Hope, RI $35,317

Hope Valley, RI $36,050 Hopkinton, RI $36,060 Jamestown, RI $35,699 Kenyon, RI $36,016 Little Compton, RI $35,900 Manville, RI $35,317 Mapleville, RI $35,225 Newport, RI $35,706

Middletown, RI $35,856 North Kingstown, RI $35,215 North Scituate, RI $35,307 Oakland, RI $35,259 Pascoag, RI $35,239 Pawtucket, RI $35,317 Central Falls, RI $35,317 Cumberland, RI $35,317

Lincoln, RI $35,317 Portsmouth, RI $35,562 Prudence Island, RI $35,249 Rockville, RI $36,060 Saunderstown, RI $35,719 Shannock, RI $36,006 Slatersville, RI $35,283 Slocum, RI $35,719

Tiverton, RI $35,924 Wakefield, RI $35,682 Kingston, RI $35,689 Narragansett, RI $35,695 Peace Dale, RI $35,682 Warren, RI $35,307 Warwick, RI $35,317 Westerly, RI $36,070

West Kingston, RI $35,709 West Warwick, RI $35,317 Wood River Junction, RI $36,026 Woonsocket, RI $35,283 North Smithfield, RI $35,307 Wyoming, RI $36,016 Providence, RI $35,317 Cranston, RI $35,317

North Providence, RI $35,317 East Providence, RI $35,317 Riverside, RI $35,317 Rumford, RI $35,317 Smithfield, RI $35,317 Johnston, RI $35,317

Pt Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Pt 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.

Last Updated on March 01, 2026

$32,900

Average $35,334/year

$37,943

$2,742

Average $2,945/month

$3,162

$633

Average $680/week

$730

$16

Average $17/hour

$18

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$37,943	$3,162	$730	$18
Average	$35,334	$2,945	$680	$17
25th Percentile	$32,900	$2,742	$633	$16

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