Physical Therapist Assistant salary in Montana
What physical therapist assistants earn in Montana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$62,650$30.12 per hour
vs U.S.−8%U.S. median $68,380
Middle half earn$60,420 – $69,020Top 10%: $77,990+
Jobs2500.67× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist Assistant pay in Montana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings, MT | $62,870 | $30.23 | 60 |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $62,650 | $30.12 | 40 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $61,300 | $29.47 | 40 |
| Great Falls, MT | $61,900 | $29.76 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Montana
Physical Therapist Assistant pay in similar states
North Dakota · $63,520 Pennsylvania · $62,580 Tennessee · $62,500 New Mexico · $62,280 Utah · $61,980 Mississippi · $61,770
Other healthcare salaries in Montana
Registered Nurses · $85,280 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,630 Nursing Assistants · $40,900 Medical Assistants · $46,820 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,210 Dental Assistants · $46,680 Pharmacy Technicians · $49,400 Nurse Practitioners · $137,210 Pharmacists · $142,080 Physical Therapists · $91,450 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $65,190 Dental Hygienists · $98,440
Questions
How much does a physical therapist assistant make in Montana?
Physical Therapist Assistants in Montana earned a median of $62,650 a year ($30.12 an hour) in May 2025, 8% less than the national median of $68,380. The middle half earned $60,420 to $69,020.
Where in Montana do physical therapist assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Montana, pay was highest in Billings, MT at $62,870.
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.