How much does a physical therapist aide make in Alabama?
$27,290a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist aides in Alabama. That is $13.12 an hour or $2,274 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.12
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,160Median: $27,290Highest 10%: $33,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,160 | $10.17 | |
| 25th | $23,500 | $11.30 | |
| Median | $27,290 | $13.12 | |
| 75th | $31,100 | $14.95 | |
| 90th | $33,770 | $16.24 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $31,900 |
| Montgomery, AL | $26,800 |
| Birmingham, AL | $26,530 |
| Huntsville, AL | $26,440 |
| Mobile, AL | $25,690 |
| Dothan, AL | $25,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical therapist aides.
| 45. Nebraska | $28,080 |
| 46. Oklahoma | $27,630 |
| 47. Mississippi | $27,370 |
| 48. Alabama | $27,290 |
| 49. Kansas | $25,280 |
| 50. Louisiana | $22,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist aide make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $13.12 ($27,290 a year).
Do physical therapist aides make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $27,290 against $35,240 nationally, 23% less.
Where does Alabama rank for physical therapist aide pay?
Alabama ranks 48 of 50 states.
Which city in Alabama pays physical therapist aides the most?
Tuscaloosa, AL, with a median of $31,900 a year.
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.