Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $68,960 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly $33.16
10th percentile $48,950
90th percentile $91,270
Employed locally 100
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,950
    25th
    $55,010
    50th (median)
    $68,960
    75th
    $78,490
    90th
    $91,270

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 75% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 25% 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
    Chico, CA $83,610
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $81,060
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $80,890
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,110
    Macon-Bibb County, GA $76,370

    Related occupations in Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,900
    Nursing Assistants $44,650
    Medical Assistants $46,560
    Dental Assistants $48,060
    Massage Therapists $60,060
    Phlebotomists $45,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Assistants make per hour in Fort Collins?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Fort Collins, CO is $33.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.45 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Collins above or below average for Physical Therapist Assistants salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Fort Collins, CO is 5.3% above 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $48,950 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,010.