Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Missoula, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Missoula, MT

Median annual salary $61,460 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.55
10th percentile $58,240
90th percentile $71,850
Employed locally 30
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,240
    25th
    $59,510
    50th (median)
    $61,460
    75th
    $71,530
    90th
    $71,850

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 87% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 13% 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
    Bozeman, MT $66,010
    Billings, MT $62,540
    Great Falls, MT $60,120
    Binghamton, NY $58,670

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $31,280
    Nursing Assistants $40,390
    Medical Assistants $45,850
    Dental Assistants $46,280
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $37,350
    Medical Equipment Preparers $39,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Missoula, MT is $29.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Missoula, MT is 6.2% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $58,240 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,510.