Salary data · Idaho
Physical therapist assistant salary in Idaho
Physical therapist assistants in Idaho earn a mean of $60,200 a year and a median of $61,020, 12.4% below the national mean of $68,730. That ranks 49th of the 51 states with a published estimate.
$60,200
Mean annual wage
about $29 an hour
$61,020
Median annual wage
49th of 51
State rank
by mean wage
560
PTAs employed
BLS estimate
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 estimates. These are estimates for physical therapist assistants already employed in Idaho, not offers; the hourly figure divides the annual mean by 2,080 hours. Setting, specialty and caseload move an individual offer well above or below them. Updated October 22, 2026.
By metro
Physical therapist assistant pay by metro in Idaho
| Metro | Mean | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City | $63,770 | $61,350 | 200 |
| Coeur d'Alene | $61,300 | $61,110 | 80 |
| Twin Falls | $59,540 | $62,270 | 40 |
| Idaho Falls | $56,360 | $58,690 | 40 |
| Pocatello | $55,890 | $57,870 | 60 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan estimates. Suppressed cells show n/a.
The market
How many physical therapist assistants work in Idaho
Source: NPPES monthly file, October 2026 (CMS, public domain), as of October 2026.
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Idaho is not a member of the PT Compact: physical therapists and physical therapist assistants licensed in another state need a full Idaho license before starting.
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