Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Maryland

Physical therapist assistants in Maryland earn the most in Baltimore (average $71,370 a year) and the least in Hagerstown ($64,920), across the 4 Maryland metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the physical therapist assistants average at $73,000 and the median at $77,670 for 1,430 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $68,730.

Physical Therapist Assistants average salary by city in Maryland

Baltimore$71,370
Salisbury$70,880
Lexington Park$68,790
Hagerstown$64,920

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Baltimore	$71,370	$79,250	$61,860	$55,860	104
Salisbury	$70,880	$75,370	$62,990	$55,539	96
Lexington Park	$68,790	$76,530	$61,520	$54,168	101
Hagerstown	$64,920	$65,980	$58,710	$51,471	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower. 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 Maryland

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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