Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Gadsden, AL

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

Median annual salary $63,210 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.39
10th percentile $54,060
90th percentile $77,340
Employed locally 150
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,060
    25th
    $58,840
    50th (median)
    $63,210
    75th
    $65,700
    90th
    $77,340

    Gadsden economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,070 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 119% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 19% 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 Gadsden, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $29,570
    Medical Assistants $31,200
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $24,350
    Dental Assistants $34,600
    Phlebotomists $35,080
    Physical Therapist Aides $21,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Gadsden, AL is $30.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Gadsden, AL is 3.5% 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 Gadsden?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $54,060 per year in Gadsden, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,840.