The median annual wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Ames, IA is $57,160 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $58,830.
Pay spans roughly $48,230 at the 10th percentile to $71,180 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.48 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as physical therapist assistants in Ames, IA.
| Median (annual) | $57,160 |
| Mean (annual) | $58,830 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.48 |
| 10th percentile | $48,230 |
| 90th percentile | $71,180 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.