Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Connecticut

In Connecticut, the median pay for physical therapist assistants is $36.48 an hour ($75,880 a year). About 980 people work in this job there.

$36.48Median hourly pay

$69,440–$79,530Middle half of workers, yearly

980People in this job in Connecticut

That is 11% higher than the U.S. median ($68,380). Connecticut ranks 7th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for physical therapist assistants in Connecticut

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$29.84	$62,070
25% of workers	$33.38	$69,440
Half of workers (median)	$36.48	$75,880
75% of workers	$38.24	$79,530
90% of workers	$39.84	$82,870

Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Connecticut metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury	$76,190	240
New Haven	$76,140	170
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford	$75,570	270
Norwich-New London-Willimantic	$75,420	60
Waterbury-Shelton	$74,510	150

Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (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 Connecticut

Job	Median yearly pay
Medical Assistants	$47,430
Respiratory Therapists	$85,230
Psychiatric Technicians	$55,500
Occupational Therapy Assistants	$72,780
Psychiatric Aides	$44,660
Physical Therapist Aides	$35,770

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.