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

Physical Therapist Assistant Salary in Maryland

Median Annual in Maryland
$77,670/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$37.34/hr
▲ 14% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Maryland

groups Employed in MD
1,430
public U.S. Median
$68,380
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$74,000 #11 of 51

Physical Therapist Assistant pay in Maryland, explained

Physical therapist assistants in Maryland earn a median of $77,670 per year ($37.34 per hour), which is 14% above the national median of $68,380. Entry-level workers earn around $39,260, while the most experienced physical therapist assistants reach about $91,570. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Maryland.

Is $77,670 good pay in Maryland?

Adjusted for Maryland's cost of living (which runs 105% of the U.S. average), that $77,670 is worth about $74,000 in national buying power — ranking Maryland #11 for real pay (vs #5 on the sticker number).

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Physical Therapist Assistant pay by experience in Maryland

Entry level (10th pct)
$39,260
$18.88/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$77,670
$37.34/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$91,570
$44.02/hr

Physical Therapist Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MD
Maryland (here) $77,670 $74,000
Delaware $74,610 $74,754 +$3,060
Virginia $73,760 $72,955 +$3,910
District of Columbia $63,400 $57,688 +$14,270
Pennsylvania $62,580 $64,137 +$15,090
West Virginia $60,430 $67,522 +$17,240

Physical Therapist Assistant in Maryland: FAQ

How much do physical therapist assistants make in Maryland?

Physical therapist assistants in Maryland earn a median of $77,670 per year ($37.34 per hour), compared with $68,380 nationally.

Does Maryland pay physical therapist assistants well?

At $77,670, Maryland pays 14% above the national median for physical therapist assistants. An estimated 1,430 work in the state.

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