verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Physical Therapist Assistant Salary in Alaska

Median Annual in Alaska
$77,640/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$37.33/hr
▲ 14% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Alaska

groups Employed in AK
110
public U.S. Median
$68,380
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$75,851 #2 of 51

Physical Therapist Assistant pay in Alaska, explained

Physical therapist assistants in Alaska earn a median of $77,640 per year ($37.33 per hour), which is 14% above the national median of $68,380. Entry-level workers earn around $65,640, while the most experienced physical therapist assistants reach about $87,850. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Alaska.

Is $77,640 good pay in Alaska?

Adjusted for Alaska's cost of living (which runs 102% of the U.S. average), that $77,640 is worth about $75,851 in national buying power — ranking Alaska #2 for real pay (vs #6 on the sticker number).

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Physical Therapist Assistant pay by experience in Alaska

Entry level (10th pct)
$65,640
$31.56/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$77,640
$37.33/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$87,850
$42.24/hr

Physical Therapist Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AK
Alaska (here) $77,640 $75,851
Washington $66,450 $62,095 +$11,190

Physical Therapist Assistant in Alaska: FAQ

How much do physical therapist assistants make in Alaska?

Physical therapist assistants in Alaska earn a median of $77,640 per year ($37.33 per hour), compared with $68,380 nationally.

Does Alaska pay physical therapist assistants well?

At $77,640, Alaska pays 14% above the national median for physical therapist assistants. An estimated 110 work in the state.

Physical Therapist Assistant salary in other states

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