Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Worcester, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Worcester, MA

Median annual salary $75,630 +15.4% vs national
Median hourly $36.36
10th percentile $61,180
90th percentile $84,510
Employed locally 310
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,180
    25th
    $72,030
    50th (median)
    $75,630
    75th
    $78,040
    90th
    $84,510

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 81% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 19% 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 Rosa-Petaluma, CA $90,000
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $82,430
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $80,890
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $78,630
    Barnstable Town, MA $78,350
    Massachusetts $77,780

    Related occupations in Worcester, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $39,520
    Nursing Assistants $44,080
    Medical Assistants $47,680
    Dental Assistants $50,140
    Phlebotomists $47,250
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $48,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Worcester, MA is $36.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Worcester, MA is 15.4% 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $61,180 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,030.