Physical Therapist Aides pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for physical therapist aides is $16.94 an hour ($35,240 a year). About 48,150 people work in this job there.
Pay range for physical therapist aides in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $12.19 | $25,360 |
| 25% of workers | $14.62 | $30,410 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.94 | $35,240 |
| 75% of workers | $18.66 | $38,810 |
| 90% of workers | $22.97 | $47,780 |
Best-paying states for physical therapist aides
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $55,760 | 110 |
| Minnesota | $42,330 | 150 |
| Colorado | $41,970 | 360 |
| New Hampshire | $40,460 | 130 |
| Maine | $39,660 | 90 |
| Washington | $39,500 | 760 |
| District of Columbia | $38,950 | 30 |
| Montana | $38,950 | 110 |
| California | $38,330 | 7,330 |
| North Dakota | $37,680 | 120 |
Pay by state
- Alabama · $27,290
- Arizona · $35,260
- California · $38,330
- Connecticut · $35,770
- Florida · $35,140
- Georgia · $30,550
- Idaho · $28,660
- Illinois · $36,650
- Indiana · $35,100
- Louisiana · $22,460
- Maryland · $34,780
- Massachusetts · $37,440
- Michigan · $29,350
- Missouri · $29,250
- Nebraska · $28,080
- Nevada · $31,970
- New Jersey · $34,430
- New York · $35,380
- North Carolina · $34,760
- Ohio · $37,220
- Oregon · $36,060
- Pennsylvania · $35,520
- Tennessee · $30,320
- Texas · $31,590
- Utah · $29,150
- Virginia · $33,390
- Washington · $39,500
- Wisconsin · $36,820
Education, experience and outlook for physical therapist aides
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 6,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $42,260 |
| Medical Assistants | $45,690 |
| Occupational Therapists | $100,330 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $45,130 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $82,280 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $68,380 |
| Massage Therapists | $58,450 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $72,300 |
Other job titles for this job
Open physical therapist aides jobs on JAI Bot
No open jobs in this field right now. Search all jobs or set up a free job alert.
Hiring physical therapist aides? Use the free hiring guide for a job description and interview questions, then post the job on JAI Bot. Every job shows typical pay to job seekers.
Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.