Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $57,830 -11.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.81
10th percentile $47,600
90th percentile $78,920
Employed locally 150
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,600
    25th
    $49,430
    50th (median)
    $57,830
    75th
    $68,990
    90th
    $78,920

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 94% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 6% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $97,230
    Modesto, CA $96,120
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $78,940
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $77,540
    Richmond, VA $75,630
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $72,500

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $29,900
    Nursing Assistants $35,590
    Medical Assistants $38,420
    Dental Assistants $43,750
    Phlebotomists $38,500
    Medical Equipment Preparers $40,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Springfield, MO is $27.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Springfield, MO is 11.7% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $47,600 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,430.