Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Altoona, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Altoona, PA

Median annual salary $59,460 -9.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.59
10th percentile $46,170
90th percentile $70,670
Employed locally 90
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,170
    25th
    $48,300
    50th (median)
    $59,460
    75th
    $69,160
    90th
    $70,670

    Altoona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 98% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 2% 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
    Spartanburg, SC $85,470
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $78,490
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $78,180
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $70,990
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $69,570
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $68,070

    Related occupations in Altoona, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,940
    Nursing Assistants $39,140
    Medical Assistants $37,690
    Dental Assistants $44,670
    Phlebotomists $34,220
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $42,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Altoona, PA is $28.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Altoona, PA is 9.2% 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 Altoona?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $46,170 per year in Altoona, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,300.