Physical Therapist Assistants pay range in Jackson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $56,140 a year or less, while the top 10% make $76,600 or more. The middle half of physical therapist assistants in Jackson earn between $61,060 and $70,930.
- $56K10th
- $61K25th
- $62KMedian
- $71K75th
- $77K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $65,100 | $5,425 | $31.30 |
| Median | $62,100 | $5,175 | $29.86 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $61,060 | $5,088 | $29.36 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $70,930 | $5,911 | $34.10 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Jackson vs. Mississippi and the U.S.
Physical therapist assistants in Jackson earn 4% more than the Mississippi average ($62,850) and 5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $65,100 | $62,100 | $56,140 | $76,600 | 260 |
| Mississippi | $62,850 | $61,770 | $51,720 | $78,830 | 1,150 |
| 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 Jackson
On the average salary of $65,100, a single filer in Jackson takes home about $52,616 a year, or $4,385 a month and $2,024 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Jackson a good place for physical therapist assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jackson area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.0), so the average $65,100 buys what about $73,107 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Jackson ($42,850). A typical home costs $215,136, or 3.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary in other Mississippi cities
Jackson ranks 1st of 3 Mississippi metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Jackson$65,100
- Gulfport$61,470
- Hattiesburg$58,750
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 Jackson: questions
How much do physical therapist assistants make an hour in Jackson?
$31.30 an hour on average, and $29.86 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapist assistants salary in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $56,140 a year and the 25th percentile is $61,060, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapist assistants take-home pay in Jackson?
About $52,616 a year ($4,385 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $65,100.
Do physical therapist assistants earn more in Jackson than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% 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 Jackson, MS (27140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.33, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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