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

Physical Therapist Assistant Salary in Maine

Median Annual in Maine
$66,250/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$31.85/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Maine

groups Employed in ME
410
public U.S. Median
$68,380
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$68,264 #29 of 51

Physical Therapist Assistant pay in Maine, explained

Physical therapist assistants in Maine earn a median of $66,250 per year ($31.85 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $68,380. Entry-level workers earn around $53,440, while the most experienced physical therapist assistants reach about $80,530. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Maine.

Is $66,250 good pay in Maine?

Adjusted for Maine's cost of living (which runs 97% of the U.S. average), that $66,250 is worth about $68,264 in national buying power — ranking Maine #29 for real pay (vs #22 on the sticker number).

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Physical Therapist Assistant pay by experience in Maine

Entry level (10th pct)
$53,440
$25.69/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$66,250
$31.85/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$80,530
$38.72/hr

Physical Therapist Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ME
Maine (here) $66,250 $68,264
New Hampshire $71,440 $68,583 −$5,190

Physical Therapist Assistant in Maine: FAQ

How much do physical therapist assistants make in Maine?

Physical therapist assistants in Maine earn a median of $66,250 per year ($31.85 per hour), compared with $68,380 nationally.

Does Maine pay physical therapist assistants well?

At $66,250, Maine pays 3% below the national median for physical therapist assistants. An estimated 410 work in the state.

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