Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $67,710 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly $32.55
10th percentile $58,240
90th percentile $75,460
Employed locally 40
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,240
    25th
    $59,040
    50th (median)
    $67,710
    75th
    $75,460
    90th
    $75,460

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 91% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 9% 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
    Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $83,770
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $81,060
    East Georgia nonmetropolitan area $80,620
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,110
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $78,940
    Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $76,960

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$29,540
    Medical Assistants$46,740
    Nursing Assistants$41,510
    Dental Assistants$45,260
    Massage Therapists$33,630
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$35,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Assistants make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Santa Fe, NM is $32.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.00 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Physical Therapist Assistants salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Santa Fe, NM is 3.4% above 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $58,240 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,040.