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The median salary for Physical Therapist Assistants in Ohio is $63,814 per year ($30.68/hr). This is 6.7% lower than the national median of $68,390.
About This Role
BLS Standard Occupational Classification 2018
Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist. Generally requires formal training.
Wage Percentiles: Ohio
Hourly & annualized (2,080 hours) · National adjusted
Percentile
Hourly Rate
Annual Salary
vs National
P10Entry level
$24.65
$51,272
+7.4%
P25
$28.63
$59,550
-0.5%
P50MEDIAN
$30.68
$63,814
-6.7%
P75
$36.35
$75,608
-3.9%
P90Top earners
$40.45
$84,136
-6.0%
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P10–P90 breakdown, career outlook, industry wages, and JOLTS market signal for Physical Therapist Assistants
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Career Outlook
BLS Employment Projections · 2024-2034
10-year growth
+22.0%
Much faster than average
Annual openings
20K
per year, on avg
Workforce today
112K
as of 2024
Why those openings exist
12% from new growth88% from people leaving the role
Most openings come from replacement, not growth. Retention matters more than recruiting here.
Typical entry requirements
Education
Associate's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Industry Wage Breakdown
Top 2 industries by employment · median annual wage, sector-specific
Industry
Workforce
Median Pay
Offices of Other Health Practitioners
NAICS 621300
51K
$62,990
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
NAICS 622100
19K
$66,850
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median physical therapist assistants salary in Ohio?
The median (P50) annual salary for Physical Therapist Assistants in Ohio is approximately $63,814, based on BLS OEWS May 2025 data. This is 6.7% lower than the national median of $68,390. For the full P10–P90 breakdown and market context, open CompSignal.
Wage figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025 release. OEWS surveys roughly 1.1 million establishments annually. It is the most comprehensive employer-reported wage dataset in the United States.
P10 through P90 percentiles represent the wage distribution across all surveyed employers (not self-reported by workers). Geographic adjustments use BLS-derived cost multipliers calibrated from regional wage variation.
Wages are estimates. Individual compensation depends on experience, education, employer size, industry, and negotiation. Use this as benchmark context, not absolute ground truth.
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