Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Farmington, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Farmington, NM

Median annual salary $47,900 -26.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.03
10th percentile $29,480
90th percentile $76,660
Employed locally 50
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,480
    25th
    $37,710
    50th (median)
    $47,900
    75th
    $59,610
    90th
    $76,660

    Farmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,020 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 90% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 10% 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
    Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $83,770
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $81,060
    East Georgia nonmetropolitan area $80,620
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,110
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $78,940
    Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $76,960

    Related occupations in Farmington, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$26,620
    Medical Assistants$36,360
    Nursing Assistants$35,920
    Dental Assistants$38,500
    Phlebotomists$29,050
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$44,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Farmington, NM is $23.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Farmington, NM is 26.9% 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 Farmington?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,480 per year in Farmington, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,710.