Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Upper East Mississippi

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,110 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.38
10th percentile $41,780
90th percentile $76,580
Employed locally 230
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,780
    25th
    $55,240
    50th (median)
    $61,110
    75th
    $65,950
    90th
    $76,580

    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

    Related occupations in Upper East Mississippi

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $29,960
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $24,270
    Medical Assistants $34,940
    Dental Assistants $36,180
    Psychiatric Aides $27,110
    Phlebotomists $31,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Assistants make per hour in Upper East Mississippi?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Upper East Mississippi is $29.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.90 or more per hour.

    Is Upper East Mississippi above or below average for Physical Therapist Assistants salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Upper East Mississippi is 6.7% 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 Upper East Mississippi?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $41,780 per year in Upper East Mississippi. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,240.