Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $65,500 +-0% vs national
Median hourly $31.49
10th percentile $53,500
90th percentile $78,260
Employed locally 100
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,500
    25th
    $54,440
    50th (median)
    $65,500
    75th
    $71,030
    90th
    $78,260

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 109% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 9% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,350
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $90,000
    Salinas, CA $84,210
    Vallejo, CA $81,090
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $81,060
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,110

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$28,050
    Nursing Assistants$31,920
    Medical Assistants$35,100
    Psychiatric Aides$32,620
    Dental Assistants$36,710
    Phlebotomists$31,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Tuscaloosa, AL is $31.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 0% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $53,500 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,440.