Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $62,990 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.28
10th percentile $51,430
90th percentile $78,450
Employed locally 1,180
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,430
    25th
    $58,950
    50th (median)
    $62,990
    75th
    $74,870
    90th
    $78,450

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 92% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 8% 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
    Springfield, OH $62,990
    Akron, OH $62,820
    Columbus, OH $62,820

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $31,020
    Nursing Assistants $38,060
    Medical Assistants $44,720
    Dental Assistants $46,880
    Phlebotomists $38,650
    Medical Equipment Preparers $40,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Cleveland, OH is $30.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Cleveland, OH is 3.8% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $51,430 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,950.