Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $76,310 +16.5% vs national
Median hourly $36.69
10th percentile $58,590
90th percentile $86,470
Employed locally 80
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,590
    25th
    $65,160
    50th (median)
    $76,310
    75th
    $78,450
    90th
    $86,470

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 80% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 20% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $97,230
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $79,100
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $78,710
    Yakima, WA $75,710
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $72,160
    Kankakee, IL $64,960

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$37,700
    Medical Assistants$52,520
    Nursing Assistants$45,550
    Dental Assistants$56,180
    Psychiatric Aides$46,950
    Medical Equipment Preparers$53,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Anchorage, AK is $36.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Anchorage, AK is 16.5% above 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $58,590 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,160.