Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Alabama
$63,130avg. a year
$30.35 an hour · 2,700 employed
Physical Therapist Assistants in Alabama earn an average of $63,130 a year. That is $5,600 (8%) less than the U.S. average of $68,730. The best-paying metro area is Decatur, AL at $65,600.
$61,430Median pay
$30.35Average hourly
+8%Avg. pay since 2020
#38Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Alabama metro areas
Average pay for physical therapist assistants by metro area. Swipe to see all 12.
160 jobs
Decatur, AL
$65,600
$31.54 an hour
2260 jobs
Huntsville, AL
$65,580
$31.53 an hour
3160 jobs
Gadsden, AL
$64,710
$31.11 an hour
450 jobs
Anniston-Oxford, AL
$63,880
$30.71 an hour
5100 jobs
Tuscaloosa, AL
$63,480
$30.52 an hour
6210 jobs
Mobile, AL
$63,430
$30.50 an hour
7800 jobs
Birmingham, AL
$63,090
$30.33 an hour
8170 jobs
Montgomery, AL
$62,840
$30.21 an hour
990 jobs
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL
$62,520
$30.06 an hour
1080 jobs
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL
$62,290
$29.95 an hour
11100 jobs
Columbus, GA-AL
$61,890
$29.76 an hour
12130 jobs
Dothan, AL
$57,820
$27.80 an hour
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Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Alabama, charted
Pay over time
Alabama, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Alabama physical therapist assistants work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Alabama vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $68,730 | $33.04 |
| Alabama | $63,130 | $30.35 |
| Florida | $71,110 | $34.19 |
| Georgia | $68,580 | $32.97 |
| Tennessee | $64,060 | $30.80 |
| Mississippi | $62,850 | $30.22 |
Related jobs in Alabama
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$28,720
- Nursing Assistants$33,670
- Medical Assistants$36,770
- Dental Assistants$41,710
- Phlebotomists$38,020
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$63,660
Average pay, Alabama, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do physical therapist assistants make in Alabama?
The average is $63,130 a year, and the median is $61,430. That is $5,600 (8%) less than the U.S. average of $68,730.
What is the hourly wage in Alabama?
$30.35 an hour on average; the median is $29.53.
Where in Alabama do they earn the most?
Decatur, AL ($65,600), followed by Huntsville, AL ($65,580). The lowest average among 12 metro areas with data is Dothan, AL ($57,820).
How does Alabama rank?
Alabama ranks #38 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 31-2021. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national physical therapist assistants page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.