Physical Therapist Assistants pay range in Fort Wayne
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,760 a year or less, while the top 10% make $76,250 or more. The middle half of physical therapist assistants in Fort Wayne earn between $48,420 and $74,490.
- $43K10th
- $48K25th
- $62KMedian
- $74K75th
- $76K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $61,610 | $5,134 | $29.62 |
| Median | $62,360 | $5,197 | $29.98 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,420 | $4,035 | $23.28 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $74,490 | $6,208 | $35.81 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Fort Wayne vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Physical therapist assistants in Fort Wayne earn 6% less than the Indiana average ($65,470) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($68,730). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $68,380.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne | $61,610 | $62,360 | $42,760 | $76,250 | 230 |
| Indiana | $65,470 | $65,280 | $46,410 | $80,060 | 2,830 |
| United States | $68,730 | $68,380 | $47,750 | $89,510 | 112,430 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary after taxes in Fort Wayne
On the average salary of $61,610, a single filer in Fort Wayne takes home about $48,902 a year, or $4,075 a month and $1,881 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
Is Fort Wayne a good place for physical therapist assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fort Wayne area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.6), so the average $61,610 buys what about $66,554 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Fort Wayne ($47,700). A typical home costs $259,816, or 4.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary in other Indiana cities
Fort Wayne ranks 8th of 11 Indiana metro areas for this job; Indianapolis pays the most ($67,960).
- Indianapolis$67,960
- Elkhart$65,150
- South Bend$65,040
- Terre Haute$64,340
- Bloomington$63,070
- Columbus$62,920
- Evansville$62,380
- Fort Wayne$61,610
- Lafayette$59,780
- Muncie$55,210
Highest-paying cities for physical therapist assistants
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($94,690).
- San Jose, CA$94,690
- San Francisco, CA$93,600
- Santa Cruz, CA$89,020
- Bakersfield, CA$87,150
- Santa Rosa, CA$86,840
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Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Fort Wayne: questions
How much do physical therapist assistants make an hour in Fort Wayne?
$29.62 an hour on average, and $29.98 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapist assistants salary in Fort Wayne?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,760 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,420, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapist assistants take-home pay in Fort Wayne?
About $48,902 a year ($4,075 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $61,610. Includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
Do physical therapist assistants earn more in Fort Wayne than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($68,730).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-2021; area Fort Wayne, IN (23060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.43, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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