Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Omaha, NE-IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Omaha, NE-IA

Median annual salary $62,070 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.84
10th percentile $43,980
90th percentile $79,430
Employed locally 540
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,980
    25th
    $58,150
    50th (median)
    $62,070
    75th
    $72,920
    90th
    $79,430

    Omaha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,023 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 75% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 25% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $78,630
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $76,830
    Warner Robins, GA $76,560
    New Jersey $74,780
    Connecticut $74,120
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $73,640

    Related occupations in Omaha, NE-IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$38,950
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$34,960
    Medical Assistants$47,340
    Dental Assistants$48,220
    Phlebotomists$37,950
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$35,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Omaha, NE-IA is $29.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Omaha, NE-IA is 5.3% 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 Omaha?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $43,980 per year in Omaha, NE-IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,150.