Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Yuma, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yuma, AZ

Median annual salary $61,610 -6% vs national
Median hourly $29.62
10th percentile $31,040
90th percentile $73,280
Employed locally 50
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,040
    25th
    $34,620
    50th (median)
    $61,610
    75th
    $69,680
    90th
    $73,280

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 102% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 2% 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
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $69,720
    Flagstaff, AZ $69,230
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $66,990
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $66,290
    Tucson, AZ $63,500
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $59,610

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33,190
    Medical Assistants$38,630
    Nursing Assistants$35,830
    Dental Assistants$43,830
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$46,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Yuma, AZ is $29.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Yuma, AZ is 6% 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 Yuma?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,040 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,620.