Salary · Metro area · SOC 31-2021
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) salary in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL, per year and per hour
BLS data for May 2025 for the Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL metropolitan statistical area.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, released May 15, 2026. Publisher page
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The median pay for physical therapist assistants in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL was $59,700 a year, or $28.70 an hour, in May 2025 (BLS). The middle 80% earned $49,430 to $78,070. About 80 were employed.
Annual pay: Florence vs Alabama vs the US
| Measure | This metro | Alabama | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | $59,700 | $61,430 | $68,380 |
| Mean (average) | $62,290 | $63,130 | $68,730 |
| 10th percentile | $49,430 | $49,340 | $47,750 |
| 25th percentile | $51,380 | $56,350 | $59,820 |
| 75th percentile | $71,570 | $73,230 | $78,680 |
| 90th percentile | $78,070 | $79,060 | $89,510 |
| Measure | Hourly |
|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | $28.70 |
| Mean (average) | $29.95 |
| 10th percentile | $23.77 |
| 25th percentile | $24.70 |
| 75th percentile | $34.41 |
| 90th percentile | $37.54 |
Employment: 80. 1.355 per 1,000 jobs in the area. Location quotient 1.87.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Publisher page
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Questions
How much does a PTA make per hour in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL?
The median hourly wage was $28.70 in May 2025, per BLS. The 10th percentile was $23.77 and the 90th was $37.54.
What is the average PTA salary in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL?
BLS reports a mean (average) of $62,290 a year and a median of $59,700 for May 2025. The median is the middle wage; the mean is pulled up by the highest earners.
Do physical therapist assistants in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL earn more than the Alabama median?
The Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL median of $59,700 is 3% lower than the Alabama median of $61,430 (BLS, May 2025).
Where do these numbers come from?
The BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, May 2025 estimates, SOC 31-2021. Figures BLS did not publish are left out.