Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Montana

Physical therapist assistants in Montana earn the most in Billings (average $65,690 a year) and the least in Great Falls ($61,590), across the 2 Montana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the physical therapist assistants average at $65,320 and the median at $62,650 for 250 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $68,730.

Physical Therapist Assistants average salary by city in Montana

Billings$65,690
Great Falls$61,590

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Billings	$65,690	$62,870	$55,880	$52,611	94
Great Falls	$61,590	$61,900	$53,340	$49,530	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Physical Therapist Assistants salary in other states

Physical Therapist Assistants salary by city and state

More about pay in Montana

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.
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.

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