Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Ohio

In Ohio, the median pay for physical therapist assistants is $30.68 an hour ($63,820 a year). About 7,040 people work in this job there.

$30.68Median hourly pay

$59,550–$75,600Middle half of workers, yearly

7,040People in this job in Ohio

That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($68,380). Ohio ranks 32nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for physical therapist assistants in Ohio

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$24.65	$51,280
25% of workers	$28.63	$59,550
Half of workers (median)	$30.68	$63,820
75% of workers	$36.35	$75,600
90% of workers	$40.45	$84,130

Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Ohio metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Columbus	$69,480	1,100
Cincinnati	$65,170	930
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek	$64,930	510
Springfield	$64,860	60
Cleveland	$64,800	1,280
Canton-Massillon	$63,820	330
Toledo	$63,450	530
Akron	$63,050	450
Mansfield	$60,940	50
Sandusky	$60,610	50
Lima	$60,420	80
Youngstown-Warren	$59,830	380

Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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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Occupational Therapy Assistants	$62,700
Psychiatric Aides	$38,480
Surgical Assistants	$77,450
Physical Therapist Aides	$37,220
Radiation Therapists	$98,650

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.