Healthcare

Physical Therapist Assistant

A comprehensive guide to Physical Therapist Assistant licensing requirements across all 50 states. Compare median salaries, educational prerequisites, and processing timelines to plan your next career move effectively.

Median Salary

$65,182 / yr

Min. Education

Varies by state board

Job Outlook

Comparable to national median earnings

Top Paying State

California

Coverage: 50 states

Top Paying State

California

$79,410 / yr

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Rank #2

Massachusetts

$77,780 / yr

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Rank #3

Alaska

$76,310 / yr

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State	Median Salary	License Type	Education Required	Est. Timeline	Action
CA CaliforniaCompact: No	$79,410Avg. Growth	Register with licensing agency	Varies by state board	Varies by board	Details
MA MassachusettsCompact: Yes	$77,780Avg. Growth	Stand-alone license	Degree required	Varies by board	Details
AK AlaskaCompact: Yes	$76,310Avg. Growth	Register with licensing agency	Varies by state board	Varies by board	Details
TX TexasCompact: Pending	$76,250Avg. Growth	Stand-alone license	Degree required	Varies by board	Details
NJ New JerseyCompact: Yes	$74,780Avg. Growth	Stand-alone license	Degree required	Varies by board	Details
CT ConnecticutCompact: No	$74,120Avg. Growth	Stand-alone license	Specific course required	Varies by board	Details