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Physical therapist assistant salary in Ohio

Updated October 31, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$63,820median pay per year in Ohio, or $30.68 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $51,280lowest 10% earn less
  2. $59,55025th percentile
  3. $63,820median
  4. $75,60075th percentile
  5. $84,130top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $68,380[3]

The median wage for physical therapist assistants in Ohio was $63,820 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $4,560 lower than the US median[6].

Jobs in OH
7,040[4]
Rank by median pay
32 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
−6.7%[6]

How much do physical therapist assistants make in Ohio?

Physical therapist assistants in Ohio had a median wage of $63,820 a year, or $30.68 an hour[1]. Half of these workers earned more than that and half earned less. The average was a bit higher at $67,260 a year[7]. Across the US, the median was $68,380, so Ohio's figure was $4,560 (6.7%) lower[6].

The median for all jobs in Ohio was $49,380[8]. Physical therapist assistants earned $14,440 more than that[9]. At the low end, the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $51,280[2]. At the high end, the top 10% earned more than $84,130[2]. The middle half of workers fell between $59,550 and $75,600[2].

Among Ohio metro areas, Columbus had the highest median at $69,480[10]. Cleveland had a median of $64,800[11]. These figures cover people paid a wage or salary. The self-employed are left out, and so are bonuses and the cost of benefits such as health insurance[12].

Ohio vs US pay

Pay for physical therapist assistants in Ohio next to the national figures[1][3].

OHUS
Median per year$63,820[1]$68,380[3]
Median per hour$30.68[1]$32.88[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$51,280[2]$47,750[13]
Top 10% earn more than$84,130[2]$89,510[13]
Jobs7,040[4]112,430[3]

Pay by metro area in Ohio

Metro areas in Ohio with the most jobs for physical therapist assistants, and the median pay in each[11]. A metro area that crosses state lines is counted as a whole.

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Cleveland, OH[11]$64,8001,280
Columbus, OH$69,4801,100
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$65,170930
Toledo, OH$63,450530
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH$64,930510
Akron, OH$63,050450
Youngstown-Warren, OH$59,830380
Canton-Massillon, OH$63,820330

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for physical therapist assistants in the states that border Ohio, highest first[14].

StateMedian per yearJobs
Indiana[14]$65,2802,830
Pennsylvania$62,5804,270
Michigan$61,6704,520
Kentucky$61,4802,580
West Virginia$60,430980

Median pay for physical therapist assistants in every state

Job outlook and training

Across the US, jobs for physical therapist assistants are projected to grow 23% from 2025 to 2035[15]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: associate's degree[16].

How to become one: steps, training and duties

Frequently asked questions

How much does a physical therapist assistant make in Ohio?
The median was $63,820 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $67,260 a year[7].
How much does a physical therapist assistant make an hour in Ohio?
The median was $30.68 an hour[1]. The 10th percentile was $24.65 an hour and the 90th percentile was $40.45[17].
Which city in Ohio pays physical therapist assistants the most?
Columbus had the highest median annual wage among the 15 Ohio metro areas with a published median, at $69,480[10].
Is Ohio a good state for physical therapist assistants?
Ohio had the 32nd highest median annual wage for this job out of the 50 states and DC with a published median[5]. The Ohio median was $4,560 lower than the US median[6].
What do you need to become a physical therapist assistant in Ohio?
Across the US, the typical education needed for entry is an associate's degree, with no related work experience or on-the-job training[16]. That is a US figure, not an Ohio one.

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Ohio was $63,820 per year and $30.68 per hour. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Physical Therapist Assistants in Ohio: 10th percentile $51,280, 25th percentile $59,550, 75th percentile $75,600, 90th percentile $84,130. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less, the 90th means 10% earned more. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  3. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in the US as a whole was $68,380 per year and $32.88 per hour, with about 112,430 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 7,040 people worked as Physical Therapist Assistants in Ohio (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Ohio had the 32nd highest median annual wage for Physical Therapist Assistants out of the 50 states and DC with a published median. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Ohio ($63,820) was $4,560 (6.7%) lower than the US median ($68,380). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Ohio was $67,260 per year and $32.34 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Ohio was $49,380. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Ohio was $14,440 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($49,380). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 15 metro areas in or partly in Ohio with a published median for Physical Therapist Assistants, Columbus, OH had the highest median annual wage, $69,480. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Physical Therapist Assistants in the US: 10th percentile $47,750, 25th percentile $59,820, 75th percentile $78,680, 90th percentile $89,510. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in states that border Ohio (highest first): Indiana $65,280; Pennsylvania $62,580; Michigan $61,670; Kentucky $61,480; West Virginia $60,430. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  15. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Physical Therapist Assistants is projected to grow 23% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 18,500 openings a year on average. All occupations are projected to grow 3.5%. BLS Employment Projections
  16. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state), typical path into Physical Therapist Assistants: education needed for entry: Associate's degree; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: None. BLS Employment Projections
  17. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Physical Therapist Assistants in Ohio: 10th percentile $24.65, 25th percentile $28.63, 75th percentile $36.35, 90th percentile $40.45. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Ohio. Job outlook and entry requirements are national (US) figures: BLS does not publish them by state in our sources. Figures labelled “CareerFacts calculation” are simple differences between the BLS numbers shown.