Average salary, compensation, and wages for Physical therapist assistants in the United StatesMedian annual earnings of physical therapist assistants were $36,080 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $30,260 and $42,780. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $23,530, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $48,910. Median annual earnings of physical therapist assistants in 2002 were $35,870 in general medical and surgical hospitals and $35,750 in offices of other health practitioners. Median annual earnings of physical therapist aides were $20,670 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $17,430 and $24,560. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $15,290, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $29,990. Median annual earnings of physical therapist aides in 2002 were $20,690 in general medical and surgical hospitals and $19,840 in offices of other health practitioners. More information on Physical therapist assistants from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Physical therapist assistants occupation Number of Physical therapist assistants in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Physical therapist assistants Working conditions for Physical therapist assistants Significant points for Physical therapist assistants Training requirements for Physical therapist assistants Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |