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

Physical Therapist Assistant Salary in Ohio

Median Annual in Ohio
$63,820/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$30.68/hr
▼ 7% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Ohio

groups Employed in OH
7,040
public U.S. Median
$68,380
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$68,791 #26 of 51

Physical Therapist Assistant pay in Ohio, explained

Physical therapist assistants in Ohio earn a median of $63,820 per year ($30.68 per hour), which is 7% below the national median of $68,380. Entry-level workers earn around $51,280, while the most experienced physical therapist assistants reach about $84,130. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Ohio.

Is $63,820 good pay in Ohio?

Adjusted for Ohio's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $63,820 is worth about $68,791 in national buying power — ranking Ohio #26 for real pay (vs #32 on the sticker number).

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Physical Therapist Assistant pay by experience in Ohio

Entry level (10th pct)
$51,280
$24.65/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$63,820
$30.68/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$84,130
$40.45/hr

Physical Therapist Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OH
Ohio (here) $63,820 $68,791
Indiana $65,280 $69,946 −$1,460
Pennsylvania $62,580 $64,137 +$1,240
Michigan $61,670 $64,095 +$2,150
Kentucky $61,480 $68,191 +$2,340
West Virginia $60,430 $67,522 +$3,390

Physical Therapist Assistant in Ohio: FAQ

How much do physical therapist assistants make in Ohio?

Physical therapist assistants in Ohio earn a median of $63,820 per year ($30.68 per hour), compared with $68,380 nationally.

Does Ohio pay physical therapist assistants well?

At $63,820, Ohio pays 7% below the national median for physical therapist assistants. An estimated 7,040 work in the state.

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