- Open jobs
- 18
- Agencies hiring
- 4
- Median pay in listings
- $28.58/hour
- Pay range
- $24.13 – $45.51/hour
- Median wage in New Jersey (BLS)
- $37.71/hour
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Physical Therapy Assistant(PTA) / Travel / Rehabilitation
Physical Therapy Assistant(PTA) / Travel / Rehabilitation
Physical Therapy Assistant(PTA) / Travel / Rehabilitation
Physical Therapist Assistant pay in New Jersey
The median wage for Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in New Jersey is $37.71 per hour ($78,437 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $28.58/hour, from $24.13 to $45.51. 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 New Jersey; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.
Agencies hiring for Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in New Jersey
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| AHS Staffing | 12 | $28.49/hr |
| MAS Medical Staffing | 3 | — |
| Health Advocates Network | 2 | — |
| Care Team Solutions | 1 | $39.33/hr |
Cities with the most Physical Therapist Assistant jobs
Carneys Point Township (3), Allendale (3), North Cape May (3), Vineland (3), South Amboy (2), Cape May Court House (1), Oakland (1), Freehold (1), Brick Township (1)
FAQ
How much does a Physical Therapist Assistant make in New Jersey?
The median wage for Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in New Jersey is $37.71 per hour (about $78,437 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 $28.58 per hour.
How many Physical Therapist Assistant jobs are open in New Jersey?
18 Physical Therapist Assistant jobs from 4 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 New Jersey; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.