The median annual wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Columbia, MO is $60,700 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $61,080.
Pay spans roughly $49,130 at the 10th percentile to $72,400 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $29.18 per hour. An estimated 120 people work as physical therapist assistants in Columbia, MO.
| Median (annual) | $60,700 |
| Mean (annual) | $61,080 |
| Median (hourly) | $29.18 |
| 10th percentile | $49,130 |
| 90th percentile | $72,400 |
| Employment | 120 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.