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Physical Therapist Assistant Salary in Colorado

Median Annual in Colorado
$64,810/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$31.16/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Colorado

groups Employed in CO
1,350
public U.S. Median
$68,380
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$62,891 #45 of 51

Physical Therapist Assistant pay in Colorado, explained

Physical therapist assistants in Colorado earn a median of $64,810 per year ($31.16 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $68,380. Entry-level workers earn around $48,580, while the most experienced physical therapist assistants reach about $89,550. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Colorado.

Is $64,810 good pay in Colorado?

Adjusted for Colorado's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $64,810 is worth about $62,891 in national buying power — ranking Colorado #45 for real pay (vs #26 on the sticker number).

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Physical Therapist Assistant pay by experience in Colorado

Entry level (10th pct)
$48,580
$23.36/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$64,810
$31.16/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$89,550
$43.05/hr

Physical Therapist Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CO
Colorado (here) $64,810 $62,891
Kansas $64,500 $71,613 +$310
Wyoming $63,550 $68,561 +$1,260
New Mexico $62,280 $67,540 +$2,530
Utah $61,980 $62,692 +$2,830
Nebraska $61,370 $68,111 +$3,440
Oklahoma $59,480 $67,712 +$5,330

Physical Therapist Assistant in Colorado: FAQ

How much do physical therapist assistants make in Colorado?

Physical therapist assistants in Colorado earn a median of $64,810 per year ($31.16 per hour), compared with $68,380 nationally.

Does Colorado pay physical therapist assistants well?

At $64,810, Colorado pays 5% below the national median for physical therapist assistants. An estimated 1,350 work in the state.

Physical Therapist Assistant salary in other states

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