Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington

In Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA), the median pay for physical therapist assistants is $34.40 an hour ($71,540 a year). About 1,650 people work in this job there.

$34.40Median hourly pay

$62,460–$79,070Middle half of workers, yearly

1,650People in this job in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA)

That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($68,380). It is 14% higher than the Pennsylvania median ($62,580).

Pay range for physical therapist assistants in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA)

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$28.55	$59,380
25% of workers	$30.03	$62,460
Half of workers (median)	$34.40	$71,540
75% of workers	$38.01	$79,070
90% of workers	$38.89	$80,880

Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Pennsylvania metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (this page)	$71,540	1,650
Reading	$69,530	90
Chambersburg	$67,190	60
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton	$65,510	250
York-Hanover	$62,400	130
Harrisburg-Carlisle	$62,330	190
Lancaster	$61,950	220
Altoona	$61,670	80
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre	$60,520	200
Williamsport	$60,480	50
Lebanon	$60,180	40
Erie	$59,120	110
State College	$58,780	50
Johnstown	$58,080	50
Pittsburgh	$56,020	670

Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA)

Job	Median yearly pay
Medical Assistants	$45,890
Psychiatric Technicians	$46,920
Respiratory Therapists	$88,790

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.