Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Montgomery, AL

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

Median annual salary $60,450 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.06
10th percentile $49,590
90th percentile $77,870
Employed locally 140
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,590
    25th
    $56,500
    50th (median)
    $60,450
    75th
    $72,250
    90th
    $77,870

    Montgomery economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,746 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 96% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 4% 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
    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 Montgomery, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$32,470
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$23,610
    Medical Assistants$35,050
    Dental Assistants$36,330
    Phlebotomists$35,160
    Medical Equipment Preparers$36,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Montgomery, AL is $29.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Montgomery, AL is 7.7% 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 Montgomery?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $49,590 per year in Montgomery, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,500.