Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Lake Charles, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lake Charles, LA

Median annual salary $62,640 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.12
10th percentile $21,310
90th percentile $82,990
Employed locally 80
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,310
    25th
    $23,340
    50th (median)
    $62,640
    75th
    $70,640
    90th
    $82,990

    Lake Charles economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 93% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 7% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $97,230
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $81,690
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $81,060
    Midland, TX $79,580
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $79,100

    Related occupations in Lake Charles, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $21,660
    Medical Assistants $37,440
    Nursing Assistants $30,470
    Dental Assistants $38,750
    Physical Therapist Aides $21,720
    Phlebotomists $35,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Assistants make per hour in Lake Charles?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Lake Charles, LA is $30.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.81 or more per hour.

    Is Lake Charles above or below average for Physical Therapist Assistants salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Lake Charles, LA is 4.4% 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 Lake Charles?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $21,310 per year in Lake Charles, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,340.