Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in New Jersey

Physical therapist assistants in New Jersey earn the most in Atlantic City (average $70,330 a year) and the least in Trenton ($65,740), across the 2 New Jersey metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the physical therapist assistants average at $77,020 and the median at $78,440 for 1,810 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $68,730.

Physical Therapist Assistants average salary by city in New Jersey

Atlantic City$70,330
Trenton$65,740

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Atlantic City	$70,330	$73,440	$65,860	$55,969	99
Trenton	$65,740	$75,410	$49,640	$52,918	103

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included. 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 New Jersey

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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