Physical Therapist Assistant Salary Comparison
Chicago, ILvsLos Angeles, CA
Higher Salary
Los Angeles, CA
pays $4,974 more (7.4% higher)
But Chicago, IL has better purchasing power after cost of living!
Chicago, IL
$62,107
/year
Hourly Rate$29.86/hr
Entry Level (10th %)$38,815
Senior Level (90th %)$89,244
Cost of Living Index105.4
COL-Adjusted Salary$58,925
Jobs in Area172
Los Angeles, CA
$67,081
/year
Hourly Rate$32.25/hr
Entry Level (10th %)$43,614
Senior Level (90th %)$96,081
Cost of Living Index146.3
COL-Adjusted Salary$45,852
Jobs in Area163
Visual Comparison
Chicago, IL
Los Angeles, CA
Median Salary
$62,107
$67,081
Entry Level (10th %)
$38,815
$43,614
Senior Level (90th %)
$89,244
$96,081
COL-Adjusted Salary
$58,925
$45,852