Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Cleveland

In Cleveland (OH), the median pay for physical therapist assistants is $31.15 an hour ($64,800 a year). About 1,280 people work in this job there.

$31.15Median hourly pay

$60,700–$75,790Middle half of workers, yearly

1,280People in this job in Cleveland (OH)

That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($68,380). It is 2% higher than the Ohio median ($63,820).

Pay range for physical therapist assistants in Cleveland (OH)

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$27.11	$56,390
25% of workers	$29.18	$60,700
Half of workers (median)	$31.15	$64,800
75% of workers	$36.44	$75,790
90% of workers	$40.10	$83,400

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 (this page)	$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)

Related jobs in Cleveland (OH)

Job	Median yearly pay
Medical Assistants	$43,830
Respiratory Therapists	$80,360

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.