Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Lancaster, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lancaster, PA

Median annual salary $64,850 -1% vs national
Median hourly $31.18
10th percentile $46,240
90th percentile $77,780
Employed locally 220
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,240
    25th
    $50,200
    50th (median)
    $64,850
    75th
    $77,210
    90th
    $77,780

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 77% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 23% 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
    Spartanburg, SC $85,470
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $78,490
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $78,180
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $70,990
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $69,570
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $68,070

    Related occupations in Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $29,630
    Nursing Assistants $40,090
    Medical Assistants $41,620
    Dental Assistants $46,700
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,480
    Phlebotomists $38,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Lancaster, PA is $31.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Lancaster, PA is 1% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $46,240 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,200.