Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $59,820 -8.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.76
10th percentile $40,060
90th percentile $73,310
Employed locally 60
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,060
    25th
    $50,250
    50th (median)
    $59,820
    75th
    $61,570
    90th
    $73,310

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 101% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 1% 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
    Jackson, MS $66,810
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $62,640
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $61,080
    Williamsport, PA $58,340

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$24,850
    Nursing Assistants$29,990
    Medical Assistants$34,820
    Dental Assistants$36,410
    Phlebotomists$36,530
    Psychiatric Aides$30,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Hattiesburg, MS is $28.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 8.7% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $40,060 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,250.