Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Huntsville, AL

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

Median annual salary $70,020 +6.9% vs national
Median hourly $33.66
10th percentile $50,640
90th percentile $79,500
Employed locally 220
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,640
    25th
    $57,170
    50th (median)
    $70,020
    75th
    $73,160
    90th
    $79,500

    Huntsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,529 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 84% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 16% 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 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 Huntsville, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $32,360
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,140
    Medical Assistants $36,280
    Dental Assistants $38,560
    Phlebotomists $35,990
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $30,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Huntsville, AL is $33.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Huntsville, AL is 6.9% 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 Huntsville?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $50,640 per year in Huntsville, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,170.