Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Lewiston, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lewiston-Auburn, ME

Median annual salary $64,980 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.24
10th percentile $56,560
90th percentile $73,520
Employed locally 30
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,560
    25th
    $57,440
    50th (median)
    $64,980
    75th
    $71,950
    90th
    $73,520

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,298 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 97% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 3% 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
    Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $83,770
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $83,250
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $81,060
    East Georgia nonmetropolitan area $80,620
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,110
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $78,940

    Related occupations in Lewiston, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $37,390
    Nursing Assistants $47,450
    Medical Assistants $49,990
    Dental Assistants $49,310
    Phlebotomists $44,820
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $45,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Lewiston, ME is $31.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Lewiston, ME is 0.8% 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 Lewiston?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $56,560 per year in Lewiston, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,440.