Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Dothan, AL

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

Median annual salary $58,310 -11% vs national
Median hourly $28.04
10th percentile $47,470
90th percentile $73,300
Employed locally 120
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,470
    25th
    $51,340
    50th (median)
    $58,310
    75th
    $66,000
    90th
    $73,300

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 103% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 3% above 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 Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$27,080
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$25,770
    Medical Assistants$31,680
    Dental Assistants$35,900
    Phlebotomists$32,940
    Medical Equipment Preparers$27,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Dothan, AL is $28.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Dothan, AL is 11% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $47,470 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,340.