Physical Therapist Assistants Salary
The median pay for a physical therapist assistants in Colorado is $64,810/year ($31.16/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $49K at the entry level to $90K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Colorado. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $65K get you in Colorado?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado
Entry-level physical therapist assistants (10th percentile) start around $49K. Mid-career wages sit at $65K. Top earners bring in $90K or more, a $41K spread from bottom to top.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary by metro in Colorado
7 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo | $66K | +2% | N/A |
| Colorado Springs | $66K | +1% | 230 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $65K | +1% | 590 |
| Grand Junction | $65K | +1% | 30 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $61K | -6% | 100 |
| Greeley | $60K | -8% | 50 |
| Boulder | $59K | -9% | 100 |
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Frequently asked questions
What’s the entry-level salary for physical therapist assistants in Colorado?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new physical therapist assistants typically earn — is $49K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,915/month.
Is physical therapist assistant a high-paying job in Colorado?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $65K locally vs. $68K nationally, a 5% difference.
How does Colorado compare to the national average for physical therapist assistants?
Colorado pays $65K median vs. the U.S. average of $68K — that’s -5%.
How much do physical therapist assistants make in Colorado?
The median is $64,810 a year, that works out to about $31 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $48,580, and experienced physical therapist assistants can clear $89,550. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $65K enough to live in Colorado?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,261/month after taxes. Rent data is not available for this area.
How far does a physical therapist assistants salary go in Colorado?
Colorado has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median physical therapist assistants salary is worth about $64,810 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do physical therapist assistants get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.