Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Jefferson City, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jefferson City, MO

Median annual salary $57,800 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.79
10th percentile $47,550
90th percentile $73,850
Employed locally 30
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,550
    25th
    $49,300
    50th (median)
    $57,800
    75th
    $61,640
    90th
    $73,850

    Jefferson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,425 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 80% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 20% 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
    Modesto, CA $96,120
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $78,940
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $77,540
    Richmond, VA $75,630
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $72,500

    Related occupations in Jefferson City, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$30,700
    Nursing Assistants$35,260
    Medical Assistants$36,890
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$32,850
    Dental Assistants$37,670
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$35,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Assistants make per hour in Jefferson City?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Jefferson City, MO is $27.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.24 or more per hour.

    Is Jefferson City above or below average for Physical Therapist Assistants salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Jefferson City, MO is 11.8% 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 Jefferson City?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $47,550 per year in Jefferson City, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,300.