Physical Therapist Aide salary
What physical therapist aides earn across the U.S., in every state and in the top-paying metro areas.
Median pay$35,240$16.94 per hour
Average pay$36,430$17.52 per hour
Middle half earn$30,410 – $38,810Top 10%: $47,780+
Jobs48,150Employed nationwide
Physical Therapist Aide salary by state
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| State | Median | Hourly | Jobs | Per 1,000 jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $27,290 | $13.12 | 750 | 0.36 |
| Alaska | $55,760 | $26.81 | 110 | 0.33 |
| Arizona | $35,260 | $16.95 | 1,340 | 0.41 |
| Arkansas | $29,450 | $14.16 | 160 | 0.12 |
| California | $38,330 | $18.43 | 7,330 | 0.4 |
| Colorado | $41,970 | $20.18 | 360 | 0.12 |
| Connecticut | $35,770 | $17.20 | 520 | 0.31 |
| Delaware | $34,060 | $16.38 | 300 | 0.62 |
| Florida | $35,140 | $16.90 | 1,210 | 0.12 |
| Georgia | $30,550 | $14.69 | 1,200 | 0.25 |
| Hawaii | $33,810 | $16.25 | 60 | 0.1 |
| Idaho | $28,660 | $13.78 | 540 | 0.63 |
| Illinois | $36,650 | $17.62 | 680 | 0.11 |
| Indiana | $35,100 | $16.88 | 860 | 0.27 |
| Iowa | $29,120 | $14.00 | 390 | 0.25 |
| Kansas | $25,280 | $12.15 | 440 | 0.31 |
| Kentucky | $35,490 | $17.06 | 160 | 0.08 |
| Louisiana | $22,460 | $10.80 | 1,380 | 0.72 |
| Maine | $39,660 | $19.07 | 90 | 0.13 |
| Maryland | $34,780 | $16.72 | 830 | 0.3 |
| Massachusetts | $37,440 | $18.00 | 1,020 | 0.28 |
| Michigan | $29,350 | $14.11 | 1,810 | 0.41 |
| Minnesota | $42,330 | $20.35 | 150 | 0.05 |
| Mississippi | $27,370 | $13.16 | 270 | 0.23 |
| Missouri | $29,250 | $14.06 | 750 | 0.26 |
| Montana | $38,950 | $18.73 | 110 | 0.21 |
| Nebraska | $28,080 | $13.50 | 670 | 0.66 |
| Nevada | $31,970 | $15.37 | 900 | 0.58 |
| New Hampshire | $40,460 | $19.45 | 130 | 0.2 |
| New Jersey | $34,430 | $16.55 | 2,230 | 0.52 |
| New Mexico | $31,990 | $15.38 | 240 | 0.28 |
| New York | $35,380 | $17.01 | 4,950 | 0.51 |
| North Carolina | $34,760 | $16.71 | 1,050 | 0.21 |
| North Dakota | $37,680 | $18.11 | 120 | 0.28 |
| Ohio | $37,220 | $17.89 | 760 | 0.14 |
| Oklahoma | $27,630 | $13.28 | 370 | 0.22 |
| Oregon | $36,060 | $17.34 | 1,090 | 0.55 |
| Pennsylvania | $35,520 | $17.08 | 1,200 | 0.2 |
| Rhode Island | $31,200 | $15.00 | 280 | 0.57 |
| South Carolina | $33,280 | $16.00 | 370 | 0.16 |
| South Dakota | $31,330 | $15.06 | 70 | 0.16 |
| Tennessee | $30,320 | $14.58 | 710 | 0.22 |
| Texas | $31,590 | $15.19 | 5,710 | 0.41 |
| Utah | $29,150 | $14.02 | 1,130 | 0.65 |
| Virginia | $33,390 | $16.05 | 1,260 | 0.31 |
| Washington | $39,500 | $18.99 | 760 | 0.22 |
| West Virginia | $34,840 | $16.75 | 170 | 0.24 |
| Wisconsin | $36,820 | $17.70 | 840 | 0.29 |
| Wyoming | $30,470 | $14.65 | 240 | 0.86 |
Top-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Abilene, TX | $49,790 | 70 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $46,460 | 400 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $44,440 | 680 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $43,300 | 330 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $42,520 | 150 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $42,230 | 80 |
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | $40,460 | 50 |
| Fresno, CA | $40,350 | 240 |
| Columbus, OH | $39,990 | 250 |
| Madison, WI | $39,420 | 90 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $39,210 | 100 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $38,980 | 330 |
| Anchorage, AK | $38,930 | 70 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $38,810 | 340 |
| Salinas, CA | $38,810 | 60 |
Metro areas with the most physical therapist aides
| Metro area | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 6,030 | $35,320 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 2,720 | $37,280 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 1,280 | $33,060 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 1,070 | $35,010 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 990 | $35,570 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 990 | $32,240 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 840 | $37,440 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 800 | $28,570 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 760 | $37,850 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 740 | $38,440 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 720 | $33,570 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 700 | $34,780 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 680 | $44,440 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | 650 | $31,980 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 590 | $36,200 |
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Questions
How much does a physical therapist aide make?
The median pay for physical therapist aides in the U.S. was $35,240 a year ($16.94 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $30,410 and $38,810.
Which states pay physical therapist aides the most?
The highest pay was in Alaska ($55,760), Minnesota ($42,330), Colorado ($41,970), New Hampshire ($40,460), Maine ($39,660). The lowest was in Louisiana ($22,460), Kansas ($25,280), Alabama ($27,290).
How many physical therapist aides are there in the U.S.?
About 48,150 people were employed as physical therapist aides in May 2025.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Metro areas with fewer than 50 jobs in this occupation are left out. All healthcare salaries.