Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Puerto Rico

Physical therapist assistants in Puerto Rico earn the most in Aguadilla (average $36,010 a year) and the least in Ponce ($33,540), across the 4 Puerto Rico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the physical therapist assistants average at $35,620 and the median at $29,710 for 830 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $68,730.

Physical Therapist Assistants average salary by city in Puerto Rico

Aguadilla$36,010
San Juan$35,660
Mayaguez$34,340
Ponce$33,540

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Aguadilla	$36,010	$29,120	$28,320	n/a	n/a
San Juan	$35,660	$30,330	$25,510	n/a	n/a
Mayaguez	$34,340	$30,950	$24,700	n/a	n/a
Ponce	$33,540	$28,350	$28,350	n/a	n/a

*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 Puerto Rico

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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