Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Wenatchee, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA

Median annual salary $60,000 -8.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.85
10th percentile $37,690
90th percentile $83,190
Employed locally 50
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,690
    25th
    $52,120
    50th (median)
    $60,000
    75th
    $76,860
    90th
    $83,190

    Wenatchee economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,007 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 76% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 24% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $83,820
    Warner Robins, GA $76,560
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $76,270
    Yakima, WA $75,710
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $74,240
    Waco, TX $74,100

    Related occupations in Wenatchee, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $46,350
    Nursing Assistants $47,140
    Medical Assistants $47,830
    Dental Assistants $46,530
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $42,890
    Massage Therapists $77,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Wenatchee, WA is $28.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Wenatchee, WA is 8.4% 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 Wenatchee?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,690 per year in Wenatchee, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,120.