Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Mobile, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mobile, AL

Median annual salary $59,760 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.73
10th percentile $50,690
90th percentile $74,830
Employed locally 210
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,690
    25th
    $52,360
    50th (median)
    $59,760
    75th
    $67,990
    90th
    $74,830

    Mobile economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,119 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 103% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 3% above 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,350
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $90,000
    Salinas, CA $84,210
    Vallejo, CA $81,090
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $81,060
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,110

    Related occupations in Mobile, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $31,440
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $27,910
    Medical Assistants $34,790
    Dental Assistants $36,280
    Phlebotomists $35,970
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $32,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Mobile, AL is $28.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Mobile, AL is 8.8% 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 Mobile?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $50,690 per year in Mobile, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,360.