Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $60,920 -7% vs national
Median hourly $29.29
10th percentile $35,960
90th percentile $79,140
Employed locally 770
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,960
    25th
    $50,010
    50th (median)
    $60,920
    75th
    $70,610
    90th
    $79,140

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 87% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 13% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,350
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $90,000
    Salinas, CA $84,210
    Vallejo, CA $81,090
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $81,060
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,110

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$35,040
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$28,060
    Medical Assistants$35,640
    Dental Assistants$38,410
    Phlebotomists$37,400
    Medical Equipment Preparers$37,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Birmingham, AL is $29.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Birmingham, AL is 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,960 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,010.