Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $67,130 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $32.28
10th percentile $38,110
90th percentile $78,850
Employed locally 80
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,110
    25th
    $58,440
    50th (median)
    $67,130
    75th
    $76,730
    90th
    $78,850

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 70% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 30% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $72,230
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $64,780
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $64,060
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $63,080

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,910
    Nursing Assistants $45,400
    Medical Assistants $47,780
    Dental Assistants $47,980
    Psychiatric Aides $59,730
    Orderlies $42,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Trenton, NJ is $32.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Trenton, NJ is 2.5% 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,110 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,440.