Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Pennsylvania
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 19 metro areas • Pennsylvania
Physical Therapist Assistants in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $60,591 per year on average across 19 metro and nonmetro areas, -7.5% vs the national median of $65,510. An estimated 4,600 physical therapist assistants are employed across Pennsylvania, with salaries ranging from $53,000 to $67,470 depending on location.
$60,591
Avg median salary in Pennsylvania
$67,470
Highest paying metro
$53,000
Lowest paying metro
4,600
Employed in Pennsylvania
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Physical Therapist Assistants salaries by city in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, PA | $67,470 | $51,870 | $77,320 | 110 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $65,280 | $52,350 | $75,180 | 70 |
| Lancaster, PA | $64,850 | $50,200 | $77,210 | 220 |
| Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $64,780 | $59,210 | $75,600 | 1,670 |
| Allentown, PA-NJ | $63,080 | $59,230 | $73,790 | 240 |
| York, PA | $62,390 | $49,920 | $75,500 | 130 |
| Central Pennsylvania | $61,870 | $57,860 | $63,160 | 200 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania | $61,390 | $48,290 | $66,290 | 120 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $61,020 | $51,470 | $72,140 | 220 |
| Scranton, PA | $60,740 | $49,750 | $69,960 | 210 |
| Lebanon, PA | $60,340 | $50,300 | $69,000 | 30 |
| Altoona, PA | $59,460 | $48,300 | $69,160 | 90 |
| Williamsport, PA | $58,340 | $51,000 | $71,610 | 70 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania | $57,990 | $46,190 | $62,190 | 160 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $57,980 | $48,240 | $61,690 | 680 |
| Erie, PA | $57,350 | $46,680 | $62,180 | 110 |
| State College, PA | $57,170 | $50,270 | $72,290 | 50 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania | $56,730 | $46,050 | $62,820 | 160 |
| Johnstown, PA | $53,000 | $50,950 | $63,120 | 60 |