Physical Therapist Assistants pay range in Monroe
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,660 a year or less, while the top 10% make $80,310 or more. The middle half of physical therapist assistants in Monroe earn between $50,460 and $75,570.
- $23K10th
- $50K25th
- $64KMedian
- $76K75th
- $80K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $60,890 | $5,074 | $29.27 |
| Median | $64,250 | $5,354 | $30.89 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,460 | $4,205 | $24.26 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $75,570 | $6,298 | $36.33 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Monroe vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Physical therapist assistants in Monroe earn about the same as the Louisiana average ($61,250) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($68,730). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $68,380.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | $60,890 | $64,250 | $22,660 | $80,310 | 70 |
| Louisiana | $61,250 | $65,370 | $24,360 | $81,520 | 1,670 |
| United States | $68,730 | $68,380 | $47,750 | $89,510 | 112,430 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary after taxes in Monroe
On the average salary of $60,890, a single filer in Monroe takes home about $49,665 a year, or $4,139 a month and $1,910 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Monroe a good place for physical therapist assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Monroe area are 16% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 83.6), so the average $60,890 buys what about $72,838 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Monroe ($38,150). A typical home costs $168,606, or 2.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary in other Louisiana cities
Monroe ranks 5th of 10 Louisiana metro areas for this job; New Orleans pays the most ($66,180).
- New Orleans$66,180
- Houma$63,100
- Shreveport$62,950
- Slidell$61,630
- Monroe$60,890
- Baton Rouge$60,630
- Lake Charles$59,960
- Alexandria$59,360
- Lafayette$53,630
- Hammond$50,340
Highest-paying cities for physical therapist assistants
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($94,690).
- San Jose, CA$94,690
- San Francisco, CA$93,600
- Santa Cruz, CA$89,020
- Bakersfield, CA$87,150
- Santa Rosa, CA$86,840
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Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Monroe: questions
How much do physical therapist assistants make an hour in Monroe?
$29.28 an hour on average, and $30.89 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapist assistants salary in Monroe?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,660 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,460, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapist assistants take-home pay in Monroe?
About $49,665 a year ($4,139 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $60,890.
Do physical therapist assistants earn more in Monroe than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($68,730).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-2021; area Monroe, LA (33740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.11, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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