Salary data · Massachusetts
Physical therapist assistant salary in Massachusetts
Physical therapist assistants in Massachusetts earn a mean of $76,350 a year and a median of $79,460, 11.1% above the national mean of $68,730. That ranks 4th of the 51 states with a published estimate.
$76,350
Mean annual wage
about $37 an hour
$79,460
Median annual wage
4th of 51
State rank
by mean wage
2,640
PTAs employed
BLS estimate
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 estimates. These are estimates for physical therapist assistants already employed in Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts
| Metro | Mean | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable Town | $80,200 | $79,790 | 90 |
| Boston | $77,660 | $80,430 | 1,860 |
| Worcester | $74,220 | $76,900 | 310 |
| Springfield | $70,670 | $73,930 | 180 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan estimates. Suppressed cells show n/a.
The market
How many physical therapist assistants work in Massachusetts
Source: NPPES monthly file, October 2026 (CMS, public domain), as of October 2026.
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Massachusetts is not a member of the PT Compact: physical therapists and physical therapist assistants licensed in another state need a full Massachusetts license before starting.
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