Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Lima, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lima, OH

Median annual salary $60,060 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.88
10th percentile $52,480
90th percentile $72,110
Employed locally 110
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,480
    25th
    $56,170
    50th (median)
    $60,060
    75th
    $62,610
    90th
    $72,110

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 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
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $65,580
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $64,960
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $64,950
    Springfield, OH $62,990
    Cleveland, OH $62,990
    Akron, OH $62,820

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$29,720
    Nursing Assistants$36,700
    Medical Assistants$40,350
    Dental Assistants$45,320
    Phlebotomists$35,740
    Occupational Therapy Assistants$58,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Lima, OH is $28.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Lima, OH is 8.3% 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 Lima?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $52,480 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,170.