Physical Therapist Assistants pay range in Ponce
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,790 a year or less, while the top 10% make $64,610 or more. The middle half of physical therapist assistants in Ponce earn between $28,350 and $34,090.
- $24K10th
- $28K25th
- $28KMedian
- $34K75th
- $65K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $33,540 | $2,795 | $16.12 |
| Median | $28,350 | $2,362 | $13.63 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $28,350 | $2,362 | $13.63 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $34,090 | $2,841 | $16.39 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Ponce vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Physical therapist assistants in Ponce earn 6% less than the Puerto Rico average ($35,620) and 51% less than the U.S. average ($68,730). At the median the gap is -59% against the U.S. median of $68,380.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponce | $33,540 | $28,350 | $23,790 | $64,610 | 80 |
| Puerto Rico | $35,620 | $29,710 | $22,460 | $67,100 | 830 |
| 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.
Is Ponce a good place for physical therapist assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Ponce ($26,940). A typical home costs $103,100, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary in other Puerto Rico cities
Ponce ranks 4th of 4 Puerto Rico metro areas for this job; Aguadilla pays the most ($36,010).
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 Ponce: questions
How much do physical therapist assistants make an hour in Ponce?
$16.13 an hour on average, and $13.63 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapist assistants salary in Ponce?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,790 a year and the 25th percentile is $28,350, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do physical therapist assistants earn more in Ponce than elsewhere?
The average here is 51% 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 Ponce, PR (38660). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.8%.
- 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: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.64, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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