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Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Colorado
Ranked #20 of 51 · CO
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of physical therapist assistantss in Colorado earn between $48,580 and $89,550. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean physical therapist assistants salary in Colorado is $67,520, about 1.8% below the U.S. average ($68,730). That works out to roughly $32/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Colorado
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $70,590 | $73,520 | 70 |
| Pueblo, CO | $65,970 | $67,580 | — |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $65,620 | $64,520 | 230 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $65,320 | $70,610 | 590 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $65,140 | $65,850 | 30 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $62,020 | $58,450 | 90 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $60,970 | $65,100 | 100 |
| Greeley, CO | $59,780 | $70,010 | 50 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do physical therapist assistants make in Colorado?
The median physical therapist assistants salary in Colorado is $64,810 per year (mean $67,520), and about 80% earn between $48,580 and $89,550.
How much do physical therapist assistants make per hour in Colorado?
Roughly $32 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $67,520 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Colorado a high-paying state for physical therapist assistants?
Colorado ranks #20 of 51 states for physical therapist assistants pay. Its mean salary of $67,520 is about 1.8% below the U.S. average of $68,730.
Which metro areas in Colorado pay physical therapist assistants the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Colorado for physical therapist assistants are Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area ($70,590), Pueblo, CO ($65,970), Colorado Springs, CO ($65,620), by median annual wage.