Physical Therapist Assistants pay range in Lincoln
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,440 a year or less, while the top 10% make $75,960 or more. The middle half of physical therapist assistants in Lincoln earn between $50,730 and $66,230.
- $46K10th
- $51K25th
- $59KMedian
- $66K75th
- $76K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $58,710 | $4,892 | $28.23 |
| Median | $58,650 | $4,888 | $28.20 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,730 | $4,228 | $24.39 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $66,230 | $5,519 | $31.84 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Lincoln vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Physical therapist assistants in Lincoln earn 5% less than the Nebraska average ($61,890) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($68,730). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $68,380.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | $58,710 | $58,650 | $46,440 | $75,960 | 170 |
| Nebraska | $61,890 | $61,370 | $48,100 | $77,690 | 980 |
| 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 Lincoln
On the average salary of $58,710, a single filer in Lincoln takes home about $47,562 a year, or $3,963 a month and $1,829 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Lincoln a good place for physical therapist assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lincoln area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.6), so the average $58,710 buys what about $64,107 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Lincoln ($49,800). A typical home costs $304,242, or 5.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary in other Nebraska cities
Lincoln ranks 3rd of 3 Nebraska metro areas for this job; Omaha pays the most ($63,800).
- Omaha$63,800
- Grand Island$59,890
- Lincoln$58,710
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 Lincoln: questions
How much do physical therapist assistants make an hour in Lincoln?
$28.23 an hour on average, and $28.20 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapist assistants salary in Lincoln?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,440 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,730, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapist assistants take-home pay in Lincoln?
About $47,562 a year ($3,963 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $58,710.
Do physical therapist assistants earn more in Lincoln than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% 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 Lincoln, NE (30700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.8%.
- 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 1.25, this job is 1.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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