Earnings

Earnings for a physical therapist assistant depend on the practice setting, years of experience, and geographic location. Median annual earnings nationally of physical therapist assistants in 2012 were $52,160. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $32,420, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $72,720.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2013-2014 Edition (http://www.bls.gov/oco/)