Physical Therapist Assistant salary in Colorado
What physical therapist assistants earn in Colorado and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$64,810$31.16 per hour
vs U.S.−5%U.S. median $68,380
Middle half earn$57,740 – $77,280Top 10%: $89,550+
Jobs1,3500.65× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist Assistant pay in Colorado cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $65,320 | $31.40 | 590 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $65,620 | $31.55 | 230 |
| Boulder, CO | $59,250 | $28.49 | 100 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $60,970 | $29.31 | 100 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $62,020 | $29.82 | 90 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $70,590 | $33.94 | 70 |
| Greeley, CO | $59,780 | $28.74 | 50 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $65,140 | $31.32 | 30 |
| Pueblo, CO | $65,970 | $31.72 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Colorado
Physical Therapist Assistant pay in similar states
Louisiana · $65,370 Indiana · $65,280 Illinois · $65,240 Arizona · $64,650 Arkansas · $64,520 Kansas · $64,500
Other healthcare salaries in Colorado
Registered Nurses · $100,260 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,540 Nursing Assistants · $47,380 Medical Assistants · $48,400 Dental Assistants · $48,340 Pharmacy Technicians · $49,970 Physical Therapists · $102,030 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $70,050 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $73,880 Pharmacists · $156,030 Speech-Language Pathologists · $110,750 Dental Hygienists · $109,580
Questions
How much does a physical therapist assistant make in Colorado?
Physical Therapist Assistants in Colorado earned a median of $64,810 a year ($31.16 an hour) in May 2025, 5% less than the national median of $68,380. The middle half earned $57,740 to $77,280.
Where in Colorado do physical therapist assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Colorado, pay was highest in Pueblo, CO at $65,970.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.