Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in Massachusetts

Physical Therapist Assistant pay in Massachusetts

The median wage for Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in Massachusetts is $38.20 per hour ($79,456 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $32.72/hour, from $13.88 to $55.18. Travel and contract jobs often pay more than staff positions because they include housing and meal stipends.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Pay in listings is converted to an hourly rate assuming 36–40 hours a week.

License and requirements

Most allied health roles need a national certification (for example ARRT for radiologic technologists, NBRC for respiratory therapists, NBSTSA for surgical technologists) and, in many states, a state license. Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) need a license from Massachusetts; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.

Agencies hiring for Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in Massachusetts

Cities with the most Physical Therapist Assistant jobs

Worcester (4), Webster (4), Rockland (4), Brewster (2), Great Barrington (2), Holyoke (2), Greenfield (2), Leominster (2), Lowell (2), Randolph (1), Beverly (1), Brookline (1)

FAQ

How much does a Physical Therapist Assistant make in Massachusetts?

The median wage for Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in Massachusetts is $38.20 per hour (about $79,456 a year), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Physical Therapist Assistant jobs listed on ReferHire pay a median of $32.72 per hour.

How many Physical Therapist Assistant jobs are open in Massachusetts?

35 Physical Therapist Assistant jobs from 6 staffing agencies are open on ReferHire right now.

What license do I need?

Most allied health roles need a national certification (for example ARRT for radiologic technologists, NBRC for respiratory therapists, NBSTSA for surgical technologists) and, in many states, a state license. Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) need a license from Massachusetts; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.