Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $57,350 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.57
10th percentile $41,990
90th percentile $71,700
Employed locally 110
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,990
    25th
    $46,680
    50th (median)
    $57,350
    75th
    $62,180
    90th
    $71,700

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 93% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 7% 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
    Spartanburg, SC $85,470
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $78,490
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $78,180
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $70,990
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $69,570
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $68,070

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $27,790
    Nursing Assistants $37,850
    Medical Assistants $38,250
    Dental Assistants $38,720
    Phlebotomists $37,000
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $34,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Erie, PA is $27.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Erie, PA is 12.5% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $41,990 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,680.