Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Pocatello, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pocatello, ID

Median annual salary $57,610 -12.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.70
10th percentile $46,780
90th percentile $62,160
Employed locally 50
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,780
    25th
    $50,660
    50th (median)
    $57,610
    75th
    $60,120
    90th
    $62,160

    Pocatello economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,080 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 90% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 10% 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
    Midland, TX $79,580
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $79,320
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $78,630
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $77,300
    Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $74,680
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $71,230

    Related occupations in Pocatello, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,860
    Nursing Assistants $34,900
    Medical Assistants $38,050
    Dental Assistants $37,300
    Physical Therapist Aides $26,920
    Medical Equipment Preparers $35,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Pocatello, ID is $27.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Pocatello, ID is 12.1% 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 Pocatello?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $46,780 per year in Pocatello, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,660.