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Physical Therapist Assistant Salary in Utah

Median Annual in Utah
$61,980/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$29.80/hr
▼ 9% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Utah

groups Employed in UT
970
public U.S. Median
$68,380
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$62,692 #46 of 51

Physical Therapist Assistant pay in Utah, explained

Physical therapist assistants in Utah earn a median of $61,980 per year ($29.80 per hour), which is 9% below the national median of $68,380. Entry-level workers earn around $34,190, while the most experienced physical therapist assistants reach about $84,000. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Utah.

Is $61,980 good pay in Utah?

Adjusted for Utah's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $61,980 is worth about $62,692 in national buying power — ranking Utah #46 for real pay (vs #41 on the sticker number).

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Physical Therapist Assistant pay by experience in Utah

Entry level (10th pct)
$34,190
$16.44/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$61,980
$29.80/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$84,000
$40.38/hr

Physical Therapist Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs UT
Utah (here) $61,980 $62,692 —
Nevada $75,520 $75,536 −$13,540
Colorado $64,810 $62,891 −$2,830
Arizona $64,650 $64,215 −$2,670
Wyoming $63,550 $68,561 −$1,570
New Mexico $62,280 $67,540 −$300
Idaho $61,020 $63,899 +$960

Physical Therapist Assistant in Utah: FAQ

How much do physical therapist assistants make in Utah?

Physical therapist assistants in Utah earn a median of $61,980 per year ($29.80 per hour), compared with $68,380 nationally.

Does Utah pay physical therapist assistants well?

At $61,980, Utah pays 9% below the national median for physical therapist assistants. An estimated 970 work in the state.

Physical Therapist Assistant salary in other states

California · $83,110 Massachusetts · $79,460 New Jersey · $78,440 Texas · $78,000 Maryland · $77,670 Alaska · $77,640 Connecticut · $75,880 Nevada · $75,520 Delaware · $74,610 Virginia · $73,760 Oregon · $73,180 Georgia · $72,800

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