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Physical Therapist Assistant Salary in Montana

Median Annual in Montana
$62,650/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$30.12/hr
▼ 8% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Montana

groups Employed in MT
250
public U.S. Median
$68,380
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$66,195 #39 of 51

Physical Therapist Assistant pay in Montana, explained

Physical therapist assistants in Montana earn a median of $62,650 per year ($30.12 per hour), which is 8% below the national median of $68,380. Entry-level workers earn around $52,310, while the most experienced physical therapist assistants reach about $77,990. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Montana.

Is $62,650 good pay in Montana?

Adjusted for Montana's cost of living (which runs 95% of the U.S. average), that $62,650 is worth about $66,195 in national buying power — ranking Montana #39 for real pay (vs #37 on the sticker number).

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Physical Therapist Assistant pay by experience in Montana

Entry level (10th pct)
$52,310
$25.15/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$62,650
$30.12/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$77,990
$37.50/hr

Physical Therapist Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MT
Montana (here) $62,650 $66,195
Wyoming $63,550 $68,561 −$900
North Dakota $63,520 $71,404 −$870
Idaho $61,020 $63,899 +$1,630
South Dakota $49,310 $55,663 +$13,340

Physical Therapist Assistant in Montana: FAQ

How much do physical therapist assistants make in Montana?

Physical therapist assistants in Montana earn a median of $62,650 per year ($30.12 per hour), compared with $68,380 nationally.

Does Montana pay physical therapist assistants well?

At $62,650, Montana pays 8% below the national median for physical therapist assistants. An estimated 250 work in the state.

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