Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $63,370 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.47
10th percentile $47,910
90th percentile $78,900
Employed locally 260
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,910
    25th
    $58,800
    50th (median)
    $63,370
    75th
    $73,530
    90th
    $78,900

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 67% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 33% 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
    South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $76,200
    Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $76,060
    Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $74,680
    Connecticut $74,120
    Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $73,420
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $72,210

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $37,030
    Nursing Assistants $39,360
    Medical Assistants $44,370
    Dental Assistants $38,370
    Phlebotomists $39,140
    Massage Therapists $61,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Assistants make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Salt Lake City, UT is $30.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.38 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Physical Therapist Assistants salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 3.3% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $47,910 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,800.