Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Sierra Vista, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ

Median annual salary $69,720 +6.4% vs national
Median hourly $33.52
10th percentile $49,920
90th percentile $78,010
Employed locally 30
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,920
    25th
    $59,390
    50th (median)
    $69,720
    75th
    $73,170
    90th
    $78,010

    Sierra Vista economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 118% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 18% above 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $69,230
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $66,990
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $66,290
    Tucson, AZ $63,500
    Yuma, AZ $61,610
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $59,610

    Related occupations in Sierra Vista, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$34,060
    Medical Assistants$39,920
    Nursing Assistants$37,220
    Dental Assistants$44,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Assistants make per hour in Sierra Vista?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Sierra Vista, AZ is $33.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.50 or more per hour.

    Is Sierra Vista above or below average for Physical Therapist Assistants salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Sierra Vista, AZ is 6.4% 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 Sierra Vista?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $49,920 per year in Sierra Vista, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,390.