Physical Therapist Aides Salary
The median physical therapist aides salary in the United States is $35,240 per year ($16.94/hour). Salaries range from $25,360 at the entry level to $47,780+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 48,150 physical therapist aides jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 2.8% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$35,240
per year
Hourly Rate
$16.94
per hour
Employment
48,150
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$25,360
25th percentile
$30,410
Median
$35,240
75th percentile
$38,810
90th percentile
$47,780
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+2.8%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
6,600
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Short-term on-the-job training
Physical Therapist Aides Salary by State
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$22K$56K■ No data
Top Paying States
Alaska
$56K
+58%
Minnesota
$42K
+20%
Colorado
$42K
+19%
New Hampshire
$40K
+15%
Maine
$40K
+13%
Washington
$40K
+12%
District of Columbia
$39K
+11%
Montana
$39K
+11%
California
$38K
+9%
North Dakota
$38K
+7%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $55,760 | +58.2% |
| Minnesota | $42,330 | +20.1% |
| Colorado | $41,970 | +19.1% |
| New Hampshire | $40,460 | +14.8% |
| Maine | $39,660 | +12.5% |
| Washington | $39,500 | +12.1% |
| District of Columbia | $38,950 | +10.5% |
| Montana | $38,950 | +10.5% |
| California | $38,330 | +8.8% |
| North Dakota | $37,680 | +6.9% |
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Physical Therapist Aides Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abilene, TX | $49,790 | +41.3% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $46,460 | +31.8% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $44,440 | +26.1% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $43,300 | +22.9% |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $42,520 | +20.7% |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $42,230 | +19.8% |
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | $40,460 | +14.8% |
| Fresno, CA | $40,350 | +14.5% |
| Toledo, OH | $40,160 | +14.0% |
| Columbus, OH | $39,990 | +13.5% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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