Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Eau Claire, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eau Claire, WI

Median annual salary $60,510 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.09
10th percentile $46,500
90th percentile $72,520
Employed locally 80
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,500
    25th
    $51,030
    50th (median)
    $60,510
    75th
    $62,820
    90th
    $72,520

    Eau Claire economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,513 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 83% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 17% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $73,640
    Wichita Falls, TX $72,920
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $72,890
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $72,500
    Wilmington, NC $69,660
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $69,210

    Related occupations in Eau Claire, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,630
    Nursing Assistants $41,810
    Medical Assistants $47,520
    Dental Assistants $46,730
    Phlebotomists $46,540
    Medical Equipment Preparers $45,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Assistants make per hour in Eau Claire?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Eau Claire, WI is $29.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.04 or more per hour.

    Is Eau Claire above or below average for Physical Therapist Assistants salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Eau Claire, WI is 7.6% 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 Eau Claire?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $46,500 per year in Eau Claire, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,030.