Physical Therapist Assistants Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$65,510
↑ 28.4% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Physical Therapist Assistants — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Physical Therapist Assistants — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 28.4% since 2011 ($51,040 → $65,510)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $65,510
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+1.7%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -13%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $65,510 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | $64,080 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | $62,770 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | $61,180 | +2.4% |
| 2020 | $59,770 | +1.7% |
| 2019 | $58,790 | +1.3% |
| 2018 | $58,040 | +1.1% |
| 2017 | $57,430 | +1.4% |
| 2016 | $56,610 | +2.6% |
| 2015 | $55,170 | +1.4% |
| 2014 | $54,410 | +2.0% |
| 2013 | $53,360 | +2.3% |
| 2012 | $52,160 | +2.2% |
| 2011 | $51,040 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.