Physical Therapist Assistant salary in New Jersey
What physical therapist assistants earn in New Jersey and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$78,440$37.71 per hour
vs U.S.+15%U.S. median $68,380
Middle half earn$72,900 – $83,200Top 10%: $90,090+
Jobs1,8100.58× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist Assistant pay in New Jersey cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $75,620 | $36.36 | 3,220 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $71,540 | $34.40 | 1,650 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $65,510 | $31.49 | 250 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $75,410 | $36.25 | 80 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $73,440 | $35.31 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in New Jersey
Physical Therapist Assistant pay in similar states
Massachusetts · $79,460 Texas · $78,000 Maryland · $77,670 Alaska · $77,640 Connecticut · $75,880 Nevada · $75,520
Other healthcare salaries in New Jersey
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $37,090 Registered Nurses · $106,500 Nursing Assistants · $46,830 Medical Assistants · $47,210 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,160 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,610 Dental Assistants · $49,390 Nurse Practitioners · $159,310 Physical Therapists · $112,140 Physicians, All Other · $285,010 Pharmacists · $137,620 Dental Hygienists · $107,040
Questions
How much does a physical therapist assistant make in New Jersey?
Physical Therapist Assistants in New Jersey earned a median of $78,440 a year ($37.71 an hour) in May 2025, 15% more than the national median of $68,380. The middle half earned $72,900 to $83,200.
Where in New Jersey do physical therapist assistants earn the most?
Among areas in New Jersey, pay was highest in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $75,620.
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.