Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $73,640 +12.4% vs national
Median hourly $35.41
10th percentile $38,650
90th percentile $86,540
Employed locally 90
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,650
    25th
    $57,430
    50th (median)
    $73,640
    75th
    $81,170
    90th
    $86,540

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 86% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 14% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $83,820
    Warner Robins, GA $76,560
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $76,270
    Yakima, WA $75,710
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $74,240
    Waco, TX $74,100

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $46,070
    Nursing Assistants $46,640
    Medical Assistants $47,980
    Dental Assistants $48,190
    Phlebotomists $45,890
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $38,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Kennewick, WA is $35.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Kennewick, WA is 12.4% 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,650 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,430.