Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Columbia, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbia, MO

Median annual salary $60,700 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.18
10th percentile $49,130
90th percentile $72,400
Employed locally 120
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,130
    25th
    $51,620
    50th (median)
    $60,700
    75th
    $69,020
    90th
    $72,400

    Columbia economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,463 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $97,230
    Modesto, CA $96,120
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $78,940
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $77,540
    Richmond, VA $75,630
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $72,500

    Related occupations in Columbia, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,300
    Nursing Assistants $40,120
    Medical Assistants $37,590
    Dental Assistants $44,850
    Medical Equipment Preparers $46,170
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Columbia, MO is $29.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Columbia, MO is 7.3% 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 Columbia?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $49,130 per year in Columbia, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,620.