Physical Therapist Aides Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$34,520
↑ 45.8% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Physical Therapist Aides — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Physical Therapist Aides — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 45.8% since 2011 ($23,680 → $34,520)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $34,520
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 5.4% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -1%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $34,520 | +3.0% |
| 2023 | $33,520 | +6.7% |
| 2022 | $31,410 | +7.6% |
| 2021 | $29,200 | +2.6% |
| 2020 | $28,450 | +5.4% |
| 2019 | $27,000 | +2.9% |
| 2018 | $26,240 | +2.0% |
| 2017 | $25,730 | +0.2% |
| 2016 | $25,680 | +2.2% |
| 2015 | $25,120 | +1.9% |
| 2014 | $24,650 | +1.4% |
| 2013 | $24,310 | +1.8% |
| 2012 | $23,880 | +0.8% |
| 2011 | $23,680 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.