Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $72,240 +10.3% vs national
Median hourly $34.73
10th percentile $34,750
90th percentile $78,790
Employed locally 190
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,750
    25th
    $58,370
    50th (median)
    $72,240
    75th
    $75,190
    90th
    $78,790

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 84% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 16% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $77,300
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $75,350
    Connecticut $74,120
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $73,040
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $72,890
    Victoria, TX $72,700

    Related occupations in New Haven, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $41,010
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $37,750
    Medical Assistants $46,090
    Dental Assistants $50,170
    Phlebotomists $46,540
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $57,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Assistants make per hour in New Haven?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in New Haven, CT is $34.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.78 or more per hour.

    Is New Haven above or below average for Physical Therapist Assistants salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in New Haven, CT is 10.3% above 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $34,750 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,370.