Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Maine

Physical therapist assistants in Maine earn the most in Portland (average $69,070 a year) and the least in Bangor ($61,990), across the 3 Maine metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the physical therapist assistants average at $67,300 and the median at $66,250 for 410 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $68,730.

Physical Therapist Assistants average salary by city in Maine

Portland$69,070
Lewiston$67,490
Bangor$61,990

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Portland	$69,070	$67,140	$61,420	$54,436	102
Lewiston	$67,490	$68,190	$62,240	$53,431	95
Bangor	$61,990	$61,090	$53,710	$49,482	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Maine's standard deduction phase-out above $102,250 of income is not modelled. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Physical Therapist Assistants salary in other states

Physical Therapist Assistants salary by city and state

More about pay in Maine

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.
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.

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