Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Lower East Mississippi

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,160 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.44
10th percentile $27,040
90th percentile $80,790
Employed locally 140
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,040
    25th
    $51,580
    50th (median)
    $59,160
    75th
    $69,720
    90th
    $80,790

    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

    Related occupations in Lower East Mississippi

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $30,050
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $22,870
    Psychiatric Aides $29,850
    Medical Assistants $28,870
    Dental Assistants $35,070
    Phlebotomists $31,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Assistants make per hour in Lower East Mississippi?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Lower East Mississippi is $28.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.00 or more per hour.

    Is Lower East Mississippi above or below average for Physical Therapist Assistants salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Lower East Mississippi is 9.7% 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 Lower East Mississippi?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $27,040 per year in Lower East Mississippi. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,580.