Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Bangor, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bangor, ME

Median annual salary $57,170 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.48
10th percentile $51,260
90th percentile $72,870
Employed locally 60
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,260
    25th
    $55,980
    50th (median)
    $57,170
    75th
    $65,900
    90th
    $72,870

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 90% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 10% 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
    Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $83,770
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $83,250
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $81,060
    East Georgia nonmetropolitan area $80,620
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,110
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $78,940

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,750
    Nursing Assistants $46,600
    Medical Assistants $46,370
    Dental Assistants $48,340
    Phlebotomists $42,000
    Medical Equipment Preparers $44,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Bangor, ME is $27.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Bangor, ME is 12.7% 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 Bangor?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $51,260 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,980.