How much does a physical therapist aide make in Pennsylvania?
$35,520a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist aides in Pennsylvania. That is $17.08 an hour or $2,960 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.08
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,180Median: $35,520Highest 10%: $43,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,180 | $11.63 | |
| 25th | $24,180 | $11.63 | |
| Median | $35,520 | $17.08 | |
| 75th | $39,230 | $18.86 | |
| 90th | $43,100 | $20.72 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Pittsburgh, PA | $38,740 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $37,250 |
| Allentown, PA | $36,070 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $32,240 |
| Scranton, PA | $31,840 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical therapist aides.
| 14. Illinois | $36,650 |
| 15. Oregon | $36,060 |
| 16. Connecticut | $35,770 |
| 17. Pennsylvania | $35,520 |
| 18. Kentucky | $35,490 |
| 19. New York | $35,380 |
| 20. Arizona | $35,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist aide make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $17.08 ($35,520 a year).
Do physical therapist aides make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $35,520 against $35,240 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for physical therapist aide pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 17 of 50 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays physical therapist aides the most?
Pittsburgh, PA, with a median of $38,740 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.