Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $63,750 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.65
10th percentile $47,390
90th percentile $81,270
Employed locally 250
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,390
    25th
    $52,090
    50th (median)
    $63,750
    75th
    $74,450
    90th
    $81,270

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 73% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 27% 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
    Chico, CA $83,610
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $81,060
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $80,890
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,110
    Macon-Bibb County, GA $76,370

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,090
    Nursing Assistants $43,000
    Medical Assistants $44,650
    Dental Assistants $47,390
    Massage Therapists $57,290
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $45,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Assistants make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Colorado Springs, CO is $30.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.19 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Physical Therapist Assistants salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 2.7% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $47,390 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,090.