Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Muncie, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muncie, IN

Median annual salary $57,940 -11.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.86
10th percentile $33,440
90th percentile $74,860
Employed locally 40
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,440
    25th
    $36,930
    50th (median)
    $57,940
    75th
    $70,170
    90th
    $74,860

    Muncie economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,932 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 102% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 2% 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
    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 Muncie, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,350
    Nursing Assistants $36,490
    Medical Assistants $41,550
    Dental Assistants $47,340
    Phlebotomists $35,820
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $34,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Muncie, IN is $27.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Muncie, IN is 11.6% 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 Muncie?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $33,440 per year in Muncie, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,930.