Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Canton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Canton-Massillon, OH

Median annual salary $60,830 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.25
10th percentile $50,350
90th percentile $71,830
Employed locally 290
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,350
    25th
    $55,640
    50th (median)
    $60,830
    75th
    $61,930
    90th
    $71,830

    Canton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,666 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 93% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 7% 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
    Cleveland, OH $62,990
    Springfield, OH $62,990
    Columbus, OH $62,820

    Related occupations in Canton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $29,480
    Nursing Assistants $37,230
    Medical Assistants $37,980
    Dental Assistants $44,270
    Occupational Therapy Assistants $62,350
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $33,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Canton, OH is $29.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Canton, OH is 7.1% 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 Canton?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $50,350 per year in Canton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,640.