How much does a physical therapist aide make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $16.94 an hour or $2,937 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.94
- Average (mean)
- $36,430
- Jobs
- 48,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,360 | $12.19 | |
| 25th | $30,410 | $14.62 | |
| Median | $35,240 | $16.94 | |
| 75th | $38,810 | $18.66 | |
| 90th | $47,780 | $22.97 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Alaska | $55,760 |
| Minnesota | $42,330 |
| Colorado | $41,970 |
| New Hampshire | $40,460 |
| Maine | $39,660 |
| Washington | $39,500 |
| District of Columbia | $38,950 |
| Montana | $38,950 |
| California | $38,330 |
| North Dakota | $37,680 |
| Massachusetts | $37,440 |
| Ohio | $37,220 |
| Wisconsin | $36,820 |
| Illinois | $36,650 |
| Oregon | $36,060 |
| Connecticut | $35,770 |
| Pennsylvania | $35,520 |
| Kentucky | $35,490 |
| New York | $35,380 |
| Arizona | $35,260 |
| Florida | $35,140 |
| Indiana | $35,100 |
| West Virginia | $34,840 |
| Maryland | $34,780 |
| North Carolina | $34,760 |
| New Jersey | $34,430 |
| Delaware | $34,060 |
| Hawaii | $33,810 |
| Virginia | $33,390 |
| South Carolina | $33,280 |
| New Mexico | $31,990 |
| Nevada | $31,970 |
| Texas | $31,590 |
| South Dakota | $31,330 |
| Rhode Island | $31,200 |
| Georgia | $30,550 |
| Wyoming | $30,470 |
| Tennessee | $30,320 |
| Arkansas | $29,450 |
| Michigan | $29,350 |
| Missouri | $29,250 |
| Utah | $29,150 |
| Iowa | $29,120 |
| Idaho | $28,660 |
| Nebraska | $28,080 |
| Oklahoma | $27,630 |
| Mississippi | $27,370 |
| Alabama | $27,290 |
| Kansas | $25,280 |
| Louisiana | $22,460 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Abilene, TX | $49,790 |
| Seattle, WA | $46,460 |
| San Francisco, CA | $44,440 |
| San Jose, CA | $43,300 |
| Denver, CO | $42,520 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $42,230 |
| Manchester, NH | $40,460 |
| Fresno, CA | $40,350 |
| Toledo, OH | $40,160 |
| Columbus, OH | $39,990 |
| Madison, WI | $39,420 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $39,210 |
| Sacramento, CA | $38,980 |
| Anchorage, AK | $38,930 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $38,810 |
In other countries
Physical Therapist Aide belongs to the international group "Personal care workers in health services not elsewhere classified".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistant$72,300
- Occupational Therapy Aide$39,160
- Physical Therapist Assistant$68,380
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist aide make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $16.94 ($35,240 a year).
How much does a physical therapist aide make a month?
About $2,937 a month before tax, based on a median of $35,240 a year.
How much does a physical therapist aide make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $25,360 or less a year ($12.19 an hour); the top 10% make $47,780 or more.
Which state pays physical therapist aides the most?
Alaska, with a median of $55,760 a year, followed by Minnesota ($42,330) and Colorado ($41,970).
Which city pays physical therapist aides the most?
Abilene, TX, with a median of $49,790 a year.
How many physical therapist aides are there in the United States?
About 48,150 people work as physical therapist aides.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.