Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Jackson, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MI

Median annual salary $59,230 -9.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.48
10th percentile $47,430
90th percentile $66,250
Employed locally 60
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,430
    25th
    $54,100
    50th (median)
    $59,230
    75th
    $63,160
    90th
    $66,250

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,004 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 91% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 9% 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
    Midland, TX $79,580
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $71,740
    Wilmington, NC $69,660
    Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $68,280
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $68,070
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $66,750

    Related occupations in Jackson, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $31,470
    Nursing Assistants $38,610
    Medical Assistants $37,020
    Dental Assistants $46,610
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Jackson, MI is $28.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Jackson, MI is 9.6% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $47,430 per year in Jackson, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,100.