40.4% of physical therapist assistants work in outpatient settings. The median income for PTAs is highest in the South region at $50,000. Experience level affects income, with PTAs earning a median of $38,500 in their first 3 years climbing to $55,000 for those with over 31 years of experience. Men on average earn $5,000 more per year than women. The majority of a PTA's time is spent treating musculoskeletal conditions like low back pain, shoulder injuries, and neck pain in settings that include outpatient clinics, schools, nursing homes and private homes.
40.4% of physical therapist assistants work in outpatient settings. The median income for PTAs is highest in the South region at $50,000. Experience level affects income, with PTAs earning a median of $38,500 in their first 3 years climbing to $55,000 for those with over 31 years of experience. Men on average earn $5,000 more per year than women. The majority of a PTA's time is spent treating musculoskeletal conditions like low back pain, shoulder injuries, and neck pain in settings that include outpatient clinics, schools, nursing homes and private homes.