Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $62,820 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.20
10th percentile $49,740
90th percentile $82,770
Employed locally 390
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,740
    25th
    $58,170
    50th (median)
    $62,820
    75th
    $75,300
    90th
    $82,770

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 88% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 12% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapist Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,350
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $97,230
    Modesto, CA $96,120
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $90,000
    Spartanburg, SC $85,470
    Salinas, CA $84,210

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapist Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $65,580
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $64,960
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $64,950
    Springfield, OH $62,990
    Cleveland, OH $62,990
    Columbus, OH $62,820

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $31,020
    Nursing Assistants $38,160
    Medical Assistants $38,540
    Dental Assistants $46,920
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $34,600
    Massage Therapists $47,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Assistants make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Akron, OH is $30.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.79 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Physical Therapist Assistants salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Akron, OH is 4.1% below the national median of $65,510. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Therapist Assistants in Akron?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $49,740 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,170.