Physical Therapist Assistant salary in Delaware
What physical therapist assistants earn in Delaware and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$74,610$35.87 per hour
vs U.S.+9%U.S. median $68,380
Middle half earn$63,570 – $80,370Top 10%: $83,510+
Jobs3400.98× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist Assistant pay in Delaware cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $71,540 | $34.40 | 1,650 |
| Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area | $80,240 | $38.58 | 140 |
| Dover, DE | $75,580 | $36.34 | 70 |
Hospitals and jobs in Delaware
Physical Therapist Assistant pay in similar states
Connecticut · $75,880 Nevada · $75,520 Virginia · $73,760 Oregon · $73,180 Georgia · $72,800 Florida · $72,530
Other healthcare salaries in Delaware
Registered Nurses · $99,520 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,320 Nursing Assistants · $42,030 Medical Assistants · $44,490 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $68,710 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,430 Nurse Practitioners · $131,040 Physicians, All Other · $297,470 Physical Therapists · $102,050 Dental Assistants · $47,600 Emergency Medical Technicians · $46,790 Physician Assistants · $139,350
Questions
How much does a physical therapist assistant make in Delaware?
Physical Therapist Assistants in Delaware earned a median of $74,610 a year ($35.87 an hour) in May 2025, 9% more than the national median of $68,380. The middle half earned $63,570 to $80,370.
Where in Delaware do physical therapist assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Delaware, pay was highest in Dover, DE at $75,580.
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.