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

Physical Therapist Assistant Salary in Delaware

Median Annual in Delaware
$74,610/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$35.87/hr
▲ 9% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Delaware

groups Employed in DE
340
public U.S. Median
$68,380
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$74,754 #8 of 51

Physical Therapist Assistant pay in Delaware, explained

Physical therapist assistants in Delaware earn a median of $74,610 per year ($35.87 per hour), which is 9% above the national median of $68,380. Entry-level workers earn around $51,750, while the most experienced physical therapist assistants reach about $83,510. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Delaware.

Is $74,610 good pay in Delaware?

Adjusted for Delaware's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $74,610 is worth about $74,754 in national buying power — ranking Delaware #8 for real pay (vs #9 on the sticker number).

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Physical Therapist Assistant pay by experience in Delaware

Entry level (10th pct)
$51,750
$24.88/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$74,610
$35.87/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$83,510
$40.15/hr

Physical Therapist Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DE
Delaware (here) $74,610 $74,754
New Jersey $78,440 $72,092 −$3,830
Maryland $77,670 $74,000 −$3,060
Pennsylvania $62,580 $64,137 +$12,030

Physical Therapist Assistant in Delaware: FAQ

How much do physical therapist assistants make in Delaware?

Physical therapist assistants in Delaware earn a median of $74,610 per year ($35.87 per hour), compared with $68,380 nationally.

Does Delaware pay physical therapist assistants well?

At $74,610, Delaware pays 9% above the national median for physical therapist assistants. An estimated 340 work in the state.

Physical Therapist Assistant salary in other states

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