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

Physical Therapist Assistant Salary in Connecticut

Median Annual in Connecticut
$75,880/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$36.48/hr
▲ 11% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Connecticut

groups Employed in CT
980
public U.S. Median
$68,380
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$73,236 #12 of 51

Physical Therapist Assistant pay in Connecticut, explained

Physical therapist assistants in Connecticut earn a median of $75,880 per year ($36.48 per hour), which is 11% above the national median of $68,380. Entry-level workers earn around $62,070, while the most experienced physical therapist assistants reach about $82,870. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Connecticut.

Is $75,880 good pay in Connecticut?

Adjusted for Connecticut's cost of living (which runs 104% of the U.S. average), that $75,880 is worth about $73,236 in national buying power — ranking Connecticut #12 for real pay (vs #7 on the sticker number).

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Physical Therapist Assistant pay by experience in Connecticut

Entry level (10th pct)
$62,070
$29.84/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$75,880
$36.48/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$82,870
$39.84/hr

Physical Therapist Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CT
Connecticut (here) $75,880 $73,236
Massachusetts $79,460 $75,135 −$3,580
Rhode Island $68,640 $67,110 +$7,240
New York $64,100 $59,395 +$11,780

Physical Therapist Assistant in Connecticut: FAQ

How much do physical therapist assistants make in Connecticut?

Physical therapist assistants in Connecticut earn a median of $75,880 per year ($36.48 per hour), compared with $68,380 nationally.

Does Connecticut pay physical therapist assistants well?

At $75,880, Connecticut pays 11% above the national median for physical therapist assistants. An estimated 980 work in the state.

Physical Therapist Assistant salary in other states

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