The average salary for a physical therapist aide in the United States is $34,810, but the range typically falls between $28,550 and $37,010. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $16.74, with a range between $13.73 and $17.79.
There are approximately 42,390 people employed as a physical therapist aide in the United States. With California, Texas, New Jersey employing the highest number of physical therapist aides.The state with the best pay for a physical therapist aide is Alaska, with an average annual salary of $48,680, while Oklahoma has the lowest average annual salary of $24,350.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $23,070 | $11.09 |
| 25th Percentile | $28,550 | $13.73 |
| Median | $33,520 | $16.11 |
| 75th Percentile | $37,010 | $17.79 |
| 90th Percentile | $43,980 | $21.14 |
The salary of a physical therapist aide can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a physical therapist aide in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for physical therapist aides are Alaska, Minnesota, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Washington while the worst states are Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi, Indiana, Kentucky.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $20,800 | $26,160 | $30,400 |
| Alaska | $37,960 | $48,680 | $57,610 |
| Arizona | $29,310 | $33,760 | $39,190 |
| Arkansas | $26,930 | $44,180 | $87,730 |
| California | $32,650 | $38,430 | $44,130 |
| Colorado | $30,300 | $37,900 | $46,100 |
| Connecticut | $31,050 | $37,090 | $41,910 |
| Delaware | $24,440 | $31,570 | $39,450 |
| District of Columbia | $37,560 | $39,740 | $43,870 |
| Florida | $26,810 | $33,550 | $38,890 |
| Georgia | $22,270 | $29,940 | $36,840 |
| Hawaii | $31,450 | $39,730 | $50,850 |
| Idaho | $22,860 | $31,480 | $37,080 |
| Illinois | $28,860 | $33,570 | $43,300 |
| Indiana | $19,920 | $27,500 | $42,300 |
| Iowa | $24,980 | $33,400 | $42,180 |
| Kansas | $19,770 | $32,100 | $41,600 |
| Kentucky | $20,480 | $30,540 | $44,040 |
| Louisiana | $19,720 | $25,190 | $32,920 |
| Maine | $31,100 | $39,280 | $62,090 |
| Maryland | $27,560 | $34,910 | $42,210 |
| Massachusetts | $31,240 | $40,740 | $52,280 |
| Michigan | $25,210 | $32,020 | $37,950 |
| Minnesota | $29,120 | $38,370 | $46,340 |
| Mississippi | $21,520 | $30,490 | $61,830 |
| Missouri | $25,740 | $33,630 | $55,880 |
| Montana | $22,150 | $32,300 | $41,310 |
| Nebraska | $21,840 | $28,170 | $36,760 |
| New Hampshire | $28,360 | $35,540 | $43,330 |
| New Jersey | $29,390 | $35,470 | $47,840 |
| New Mexico | $27,050 | $38,170 | $63,440 |
| New York | $31,630 | $38,100 | $47,130 |
| North Carolina | $24,350 | $39,920 | $75,070 |
| North Dakota | $30,680 | $37,730 | $49,110 |
| Ohio | $21,240 | $32,150 | $43,300 |
| Oklahoma | $19,040 | $24,350 | $31,200 |
| Oregon | $31,200 | $37,980 | $43,940 |
| Pennsylvania | $27,040 | $34,070 | $41,380 |
| Rhode Island | $29,050 | $34,590 | $51,960 |
| South Carolina | $17,160 | $27,250 | $35,310 |
| South Dakota | $29,120 | $33,460 | $39,510 |
| Tennessee | $20,060 | $29,440 | $38,890 |
| Texas | $21,150 | $29,720 | $39,720 |
| Utah | $21,710 | $27,260 | $35,600 |
| Virginia | $24,960 | $34,140 | $41,480 |
| Washington | $33,390 | $40,950 | $50,740 |
| West Virginia | $22,080 | $29,860 | $38,450 |
| Wisconsin | $25,500 | $33,530 | $44,550 |
| Wyoming | $26,940 | $31,190 | $38,880 |
Even between cities, the salary of a physical therapist aide can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for physical therapist aides is Kennewick-Richland area, WA with an average salary of $47,710.The city with the lowest average salary for physical therapist aides is Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area, LA with an average salary of $22,530.
Areas with highest average salaries for physical therapist aides
Areas with lowest average salaries for physical therapist aides
The number of physical therapist aides in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of physical therapist aides has decreased by -3,400. On average, the number of physical therapist aides has been increasing by -1.9% each year. The salary of physical therapist aides has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of physical therapist aides has increased by $4,700. On average, the salary of physical therapist aides has been increasing by 3.9% each year.
Physical Therapist Aides are part of the healthcare support occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for physical therapist aides compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all healthcare support occupations jobs here.
$62,560 per year
$43,130 per year
$39,610 per year
$47,410 per year
$33,380 per year
$43,350 per year
