How much does a physical therapist aide make in New Jersey?
$34,430a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist aides in New Jersey. That is $16.55 an hour or $2,869 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.55
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,220Median: $34,430Highest 10%: $44,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| 25th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| Median | $34,430 | $16.55 | |
| 75th | $37,490 | $18.02 | |
| 90th | $44,350 | $21.32 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Allentown, PA | $36,070 |
| New York, NY | $35,320 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $33,180 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $32,240 |
| Trenton, NJ | $32,220 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical therapist aides.
| 23. West Virginia | $34,840 |
| 24. Maryland | $34,780 |
| 25. North Carolina | $34,760 |
| 26. New Jersey | $34,430 |
| 27. Delaware | $34,060 |
| 28. Hawaii | $33,810 |
| 29. Virginia | $33,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist aide make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $16.55 ($34,430 a year).
Do physical therapist aides make more in New Jersey than the national average?
No: $34,430 against $35,240 nationally, 2% less.
Where does New Jersey rank for physical therapist aide pay?
New Jersey ranks 26 of 50 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays physical therapist aides the most?
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, with a median of $36,070 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.