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

Physical Therapist Assistant Salary in Hawaii

Median Annual in Hawaii
$67,510/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$32.46/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Hawaii

groups Employed in HI
250
public U.S. Median
$68,380
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$61,400 #48 of 51

Physical Therapist Assistant pay in Hawaii, explained

Physical therapist assistants in Hawaii earn a median of $67,510 per year ($32.46 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $68,380. Entry-level workers earn around $49,920, while the most experienced physical therapist assistants reach about $74,770. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Hawaii.

Is $67,510 good pay in Hawaii?

Adjusted for Hawaii's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $67,510 is worth about $61,400 in national buying power — ranking Hawaii #48 for real pay (vs #19 on the sticker number).

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Physical Therapist Assistant pay by experience in Hawaii

Entry level (10th pct)
$49,920
$24.00/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$67,510
$32.46/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$74,770
$35.95/hr

Physical Therapist Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs HI
Hawaii (here) $67,510 $61,400
California $83,110 $75,063 −$15,600

Physical Therapist Assistant in Hawaii: FAQ

How much do physical therapist assistants make in Hawaii?

Physical therapist assistants in Hawaii earn a median of $67,510 per year ($32.46 per hour), compared with $68,380 nationally.

Does Hawaii pay physical therapist assistants well?

At $67,510, Hawaii pays 1% below the national median for physical therapist assistants. An estimated 250 work in the state.

Physical Therapist Assistant salary in other states

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