Physical Therapist Assistants pay range in Hagerstown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,270 a year or less, while the top 10% make $75,710 or more. The middle half of physical therapist assistants in Hagerstown earn between $58,710 and $74,190.
- $48K10th
- $59K25th
- $66KMedian
- $74K75th
- $76K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $64,920 | $5,410 | $31.21 |
| Median | $65,980 | $5,498 | $31.72 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $58,710 | $4,892 | $28.23 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $74,190 | $6,182 | $35.67 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Hagerstown vs. Maryland and the U.S.
Physical therapist assistants in Hagerstown earn 11% less than the Maryland average ($73,000) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($68,730). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $68,380.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown | $64,920 | $65,980 | $48,270 | $75,710 | 120 |
| Maryland | $73,000 | $77,670 | $39,260 | $91,570 | 1,430 |
| 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 Hagerstown
On the average salary of $64,920, a single filer in Hagerstown takes home about $51,471 a year, or $4,289 a month and $1,980 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $52,259 | $4,355 |
| Working in MD | $51,471 | $4,289 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Is Hagerstown a good place for physical therapist assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Hagerstown area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.2), so the average $64,920 buys what about $68,938 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Hagerstown ($47,440). A typical home costs $324,997, or 5.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary in other Maryland cities
Hagerstown ranks 4th of 4 Maryland metro areas for this job; Baltimore pays the most ($71,370).
- Baltimore$71,370
- Salisbury$70,880
- Lexington Park$68,790
- Hagerstown$64,920
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 Hagerstown: questions
How much do physical therapist assistants make an hour in Hagerstown?
$31.21 an hour on average, and $31.72 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapist assistants salary in Hagerstown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,270 a year and the 25th percentile is $58,710, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapist assistants take-home pay in Hagerstown?
About $51,471 a year ($4,289 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $64,920. Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Do physical therapist assistants earn more in Hagerstown than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV (25180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.60, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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