Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Racine, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI

Median annual salary $59,780 -8.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.74
10th percentile $46,530
90th percentile $72,300
Employed locally 90
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,530
    25th
    $47,050
    50th (median)
    $59,780
    75th
    $62,770
    90th
    $72,300

    Racine economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,331 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 79% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 21% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $73,640
    Wichita Falls, TX $72,920
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $72,890
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $72,500
    Wilmington, NC $69,660
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $69,210

    Related occupations in Racine, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $34,420
    Nursing Assistants $40,750
    Medical Assistants $47,420
    Dental Assistants $43,840
    Phlebotomists $47,300
    Massage Therapists $64,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Racine, WI is $28.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Racine, WI is 8.7% 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 Racine?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $46,530 per year in Racine, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,050.