Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Jonesboro, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jonesboro, AR

Median annual salary $70,760 +8% vs national
Median hourly $34.02
10th percentile $46,690
90th percentile $96,080
Employed locally 210
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,690
    25th
    $52,700
    50th (median)
    $70,760
    75th
    $81,120
    90th
    $96,080

    Jonesboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,478 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 128% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 28% 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
    Spartanburg, SC $85,470
    Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $83,770
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $82,430
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $81,690
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $81,060

    Related occupations in Jonesboro, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $33,270
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $27,710
    Medical Assistants $36,340
    Dental Assistants $35,860
    Occupational Therapy Assistants $81,010
    Phlebotomists $38,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Jonesboro, AR is $34.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Jonesboro, AR is 8% 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 Jonesboro?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $46,690 per year in Jonesboro, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,700.