Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Wausau, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wausau, WI

Median annual salary $60,760 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.21
10th percentile $46,090
90th percentile $63,700
Employed locally 50
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,090
    25th
    $51,470
    50th (median)
    $60,760
    75th
    $62,400
    90th
    $63,700

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 80% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 20% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $73,640
    Wichita Falls, TX $72,920
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $72,890
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $72,500
    Wilmington, NC $69,660
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $69,210

    Related occupations in Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$35,360
    Nursing Assistants$37,770
    Medical Assistants$46,390
    Dental Assistants$47,710
    Phlebotomists$36,870
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$36,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Wausau, WI is $29.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Wausau, WI is 7.3% 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $46,090 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,470.