How much does a physical therapist aide make in St. Louis?
$29,250a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist aides in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $14.06 an hour or $2,438 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.06
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 132 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,600Median: $29,250Highest 10%: $39,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,600 | $13.75 | |
| 25th | $28,600 | $13.75 | |
| Median | $29,250 | $14.06 | |
| 75th | $31,620 | $15.20 | |
| 90th | $39,140 | $18.82 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for physical therapist aides.
| Springfield, MO | $34,720 |
| Kansas City, MO | $25,280 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $67,450 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $65,820 |
| Massage Therapist | $59,020 |
| Dental Assistant | $48,120 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $45,880 |
| Phlebotomist | $45,750 |
| Medical Assistant | $44,710 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $42,000 |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,110 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $38,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist aide make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $14.06 ($29,250 a year).
Do physical therapist aides make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $29,250 against $35,240 nationally, 17% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $29,250, so St. Louis pays 0% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for physical therapist aide pay?
132 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist aide make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $39,140 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.