Physical Therapist Assistant salary in Maryland
What physical therapist assistants earn in Maryland and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$77,670$37.34 per hour
vs U.S.+14%U.S. median $68,380
Middle half earn$61,120 – $84,080Top 10%: $91,570+
Jobs1,4300.72× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist Assistant pay in Maryland 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 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $78,790 | $37.88 | 1,340 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $79,250 | $38.10 | 620 |
| Maryland nonmetropolitan area | $60,980 | $29.32 | 140 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $65,980 | $31.72 | 120 |
| Salisbury, MD | $75,370 | $36.24 | 50 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $76,530 | $36.79 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Maryland
Physical Therapist Assistant pay in similar states
Massachusetts · $79,460 New Jersey · $78,440 Texas · $78,000 Alaska · $77,640 Connecticut · $75,880 Nevada · $75,520
Other healthcare salaries in Maryland
Registered Nurses · $99,790 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,040 Nursing Assistants · $43,240 Medical Assistants · $46,410 Physicians, All Other · $212,080 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $74,660 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,120 Nurse Practitioners · $131,110 Dental Assistants · $48,620 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $63,690 Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · $164,670 Pharmacists · $138,990
Questions
How much does a physical therapist assistant make in Maryland?
Physical Therapist Assistants in Maryland earned a median of $77,670 a year ($37.34 an hour) in May 2025, 14% more than the national median of $68,380. The middle half earned $61,120 to $84,080.
Where in Maryland do physical therapist assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Maryland, pay was highest in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD at $79,250.
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.