Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Colorado

In Colorado, the median pay for physical therapist assistants is $31.16 an hour ($64,810 a year). About 1,350 people work in this job there.

$31.16Median hourly pay

$57,740–$77,280Middle half of workers, yearly

1,350People in this job in Colorado

That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($68,380). Colorado ranks 26th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for physical therapist assistants in Colorado

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$23.36	$48,580
25% of workers	$27.76	$57,740
Half of workers (median)	$31.16	$64,810
75% of workers	$37.16	$77,280
90% of workers	$43.05	$89,550

Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Colorado metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Pueblo	$65,970	0
Colorado Springs	$65,620	230
Denver-Aurora-Centennial	$65,320	590
Grand Junction	$65,140	30
Fort Collins-Loveland	$60,970	100
Greeley	$59,780	50
Boulder	$59,250	100

Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for physical therapist assistants

Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
Job outlook: +23% over ten years, much faster than average · about 18,500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Colorado

Job	Median yearly pay
Medical Assistants	$48,400
Respiratory Therapists	$86,220
Psychiatric Technicians	$47,430
Occupational Therapy Assistants	$75,340

Other job titles for this job

Rehabilitation AssistantAssistantCertified Physical Therapist AssistantCptaHome Care Physical Therapy AssistantHome Health Physical Therapist AssistantHome Health Physical Therapy AssistantHome Health PtaLicensed Physical Therapist AssistantLptaLicensed Physical Therapy AssistantNursing Facility Pta

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.