Physical Therapist Assistants pay range in Muncie
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,440 a year or less, while the top 10% make $74,860 or more. The middle half of physical therapist assistants in Muncie earn between $36,930 and $70,170.
- $33K10th
- $37K25th
- $58KMedian
- $70K75th
- $75K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $55,210 | $4,601 | $26.54 |
| Median | $57,940 | $4,828 | $27.86 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,930 | $3,078 | $17.75 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $70,170 | $5,848 | $33.74 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Muncie vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Physical therapist assistants in Muncie earn 16% less than the Indiana average ($65,470) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($68,730). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $68,380.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muncie | $55,210 | $57,940 | $33,440 | $74,860 | 40 |
| 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 Muncie
On the average salary of $55,210, a single filer in Muncie takes home about $44,102 a year, or $3,675 a month and $1,696 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Muncie's local income tax (1.5%).
Is Muncie a good place for physical therapist assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Muncie area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.1), so the average $55,210 buys what about $62,633 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Muncie ($44,110). A typical home costs $171,820, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary in other Indiana cities
Muncie ranks 10th 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 Muncie: questions
How much do physical therapist assistants make an hour in Muncie?
$26.54 an hour on average, and $27.86 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapist assistants salary in Muncie?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,440 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,930, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapist assistants take-home pay in Muncie?
About $44,102 a year ($3,675 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $55,210. Includes Muncie's local income tax (1.5%).
Do physical therapist assistants earn more in Muncie than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% 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 Muncie, IN (34620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.8%.
- 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 Muncie's local income tax (1.5%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.26, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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