How much does a physical therapist aide make in Boston?
$37,440a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist aides in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $18.00 an hour or $3,120 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.00
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 31 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,480Median: $37,440Highest 10%: $49,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,480 | $17.06 | |
| 25th | $37,170 | $17.87 | |
| Median | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| 75th | $41,520 | $19.96 | |
| 90th | $49,950 | $24.01 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for physical therapist aides.
| Worcester, MA | $38,710 |
| Providence, RI | $31,200 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $80,430 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $75,300 |
| Massage Therapist | $75,160 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $60,840 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $60,760 |
| Dental Assistant | $58,160 |
| Medical Assistant | $50,740 |
| Phlebotomist | $50,420 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $48,100 |
| Nursing Assistant | $47,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist aide make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $18.00 ($37,440 a year).
Do physical therapist aides make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $37,440 against $35,240 nationally, 6% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $37,440, so Boston pays 0% more.
Where does Boston rank for physical therapist aide pay?
31 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist aide make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,950 or more.
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.