Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Michigan City, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Michigan City-La Porte, IN

Median annual salary $51,000 -22.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.52
10th percentile $33,300
90th percentile $73,440
Employed locally 30
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,300
    25th
    $42,020
    50th (median)
    $51,000
    75th
    $63,970
    90th
    $73,440

    Michigan City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 72% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 28% 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
    Salinas, CA $84,210
    Redding, CA $81,530
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $81,060
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $80,890
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $79,320
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $78,940

    Related occupations in Michigan City, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33,080
    Nursing Assistants$36,860
    Medical Assistants$39,600
    Dental Assistants$47,080
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$35,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Assistants make per hour in Michigan City?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Michigan City, IN is $24.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.31 or more per hour.

    Is Michigan City above or below average for Physical Therapist Assistants salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Michigan City, IN is 22.1% 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 Michigan City?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $33,300 per year in Michigan City, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,020.