Physical Therapist Assistants pay range in Wheeling
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,340 a year or less, while the top 10% make $80,130 or more. The middle half of physical therapist assistants in Wheeling earn between $58,350 and $72,490.
- $48K10th
- $58K25th
- $65KMedian
- $72K75th
- $80K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $65,060 | $5,422 | $31.28 |
| Median | $65,280 | $5,440 | $31.38 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $58,350 | $4,862 | $28.05 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $72,490 | $6,041 | $34.85 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Wheeling vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Physical therapist assistants in Wheeling earn 6% more than the West Virginia average ($61,560) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($68,730). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $68,380.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling | $65,060 | $65,280 | $48,340 | $80,130 | 100 |
| West Virginia | $61,560 | $60,430 | $45,510 | $79,160 | 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 Wheeling
On the average salary of $65,060, a single filer in Wheeling takes home about $52,365 a year, or $4,364 a month and $2,014 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Wheeling, WV-OH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in OH | $53,109 | $4,426 |
| Working in WV | $52,365 | $4,364 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Wheeling a good place for physical therapist assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Wheeling area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.3), so the average $65,060 buys what about $73,661 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Wheeling ($44,250). A typical home costs $141,852, or 2.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary in other West Virginia cities
Wheeling ranks 1st of 7 West Virginia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Wheeling$65,060
- Charleston$62,870
- Beckley$61,440
- Huntington$60,860
- Weirton$60,090
- Parkersburg$58,350
- Morgantown$58,320
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 Wheeling: questions
How much do physical therapist assistants make an hour in Wheeling?
$31.28 an hour on average, and $31.39 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapist assistants salary in Wheeling?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,340 a year and the 25th percentile is $58,350, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapist assistants take-home pay in Wheeling?
About $52,365 a year ($4,364 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $65,060.
Do physical therapist assistants earn more in Wheeling than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% 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 Wheeling, WV-OH (48540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- 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 2.31, this job is 2.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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