Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Boston-Cambridge-Newton

In Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA), the median pay for physical therapist assistants is $38.67 an hour ($80,430 a year). About 1,860 people work in this job there.

$38.67Median hourly pay

$70,290–$81,920Middle half of workers, yearly

1,860People in this job in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

That is 18% higher than the U.S. median ($68,380). It is about the same as the Massachusetts median ($79,460).

Pay range for physical therapist assistants in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$30.15	$62,710
25% of workers	$33.79	$70,290
Half of workers (median)	$38.67	$80,430
75% of workers	$39.38	$81,920
90% of workers	$42.86	$89,150

Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Massachusetts metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Boston-Cambridge-Newton (this page)	$80,430	1,860
Barnstable Town	$79,790	90
Worcester	$76,900	310
Amherst Town-Northampton	$76,380	40
Springfield	$73,930	180
Pittsfield	$70,140	50

Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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)

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Job	Median yearly pay
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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.