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Physical Therapist Assistant Salary in Vermont

Median Annual in Vermont
$71,600/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$34.42/hr
▲ 5% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Vermont

groups Employed in VT
100
public U.S. Median
$68,380
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$73,093 #13 of 51

Physical Therapist Assistant pay in Vermont, explained

Physical therapist assistants in Vermont earn a median of $71,600 per year ($34.42 per hour), which is 5% above the national median of $68,380. Entry-level workers earn around $60,580, while the most experienced physical therapist assistants reach about $83,250. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Vermont.

Is $71,600 good pay in Vermont?

Adjusted for Vermont's cost of living (which runs 98% of the U.S. average), that $71,600 is worth about $73,093 in national buying power — ranking Vermont #13 for real pay (vs #14 on the sticker number).

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Physical Therapist Assistant pay by experience in Vermont

Entry level (10th pct)
$60,580
$29.12/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$71,600
$34.42/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$83,250
$40.02/hr

Physical Therapist Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs VT
Vermont (here) $71,600 $73,093
Massachusetts $79,460 $75,135 −$7,860
New Hampshire $71,440 $68,583 +$160
New York $64,100 $59,395 +$7,500

Physical Therapist Assistant in Vermont: FAQ

How much do physical therapist assistants make in Vermont?

Physical therapist assistants in Vermont earn a median of $71,600 per year ($34.42 per hour), compared with $68,380 nationally.

Does Vermont pay physical therapist assistants well?

At $71,600, Vermont pays 5% above the national median for physical therapist assistants. An estimated 100 work in the state.

Physical Therapist Assistant salary in other states

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