Physical Therapist Assistants pay range in Pittsburgh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,610 a year or less, while the top 10% make $74,560 or more. The middle half of physical therapist assistants in Pittsburgh earn between $50,500 and $63,530.
- $50K10th
- $50K25th
- $56KMedian
- $64K75th
- $75K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $58,730 | $4,894 | $28.24 |
| Median | $56,020 | $4,668 | $26.93 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,500 | $4,208 | $24.28 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $63,530 | $5,294 | $30.54 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Pittsburgh vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Physical therapist assistants in Pittsburgh earn 8% less than the Pennsylvania average ($63,820) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($68,730). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $68,380.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $58,730 | $56,020 | $49,610 | $74,560 | 670 |
| Pennsylvania | $63,820 | $62,580 | $49,610 | $78,010 | 4,270 |
| 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 Pittsburgh
On the average salary of $58,730, a single filer in Pittsburgh takes home about $47,567 a year, or $3,964 a month and $1,829 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Pittsburgh a good place for physical therapist assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Pittsburgh area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.7), so the average $58,730 buys what about $62,036 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Pittsburgh ($49,650). A typical home costs $231,356, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Pittsburgh ranks 13th of 15 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($70,110).
- Philadelphia$70,110
- Reading$67,740
- Allentown$67,100
- Chambersburg$66,300
- Harrisburg$63,160
- Williamsport$62,840
- York$62,460
- Lancaster$62,290
- Lebanon$61,830
- Pittsburgh$58,730
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 Pittsburgh: questions
How much do physical therapist assistants make an hour in Pittsburgh?
$28.24 an hour on average, and $26.93 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapist assistants salary in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,610 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,500, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapist assistants take-home pay in Pittsburgh?
About $47,567 a year ($3,964 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $58,730. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do physical therapist assistants earn more in Pittsburgh than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% 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 Pittsburgh, PA (38300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- 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). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.83, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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