Physical Therapist Aide salary in Alabama
What physical therapist aides earn in Alabama and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$27,290$13.12 per hour
vs U.S.−23%U.S. median $35,240
Middle half earn$23,500 – $31,100Top 10%: $33,770+
Jobs7501.15× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist Aide pay in Alabama cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | $26,530 | $12.76 | 230 |
| Huntsville, AL | $26,440 | $12.71 | 100 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $31,900 | $15.34 | 70 |
| Montgomery, AL | $26,800 | $12.89 | 50 |
| Dothan, AL | $25,360 | $12.19 | 40 |
| Mobile, AL | $25,690 | $12.35 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Alabama
Physical Therapist Aide pay in similar states
Utah · $29,150 Iowa · $29,120 Idaho · $28,660 Nebraska · $28,080 Oklahoma · $27,630 Mississippi · $27,370
Other healthcare salaries in Alabama
Registered Nurses · $77,080 Nursing Assistants · $34,140 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $27,840 Medical Assistants · $36,100 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $57,030 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,030 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $49,440 Nurse Practitioners · $105,750 Pharmacists · $134,630 Physicians, All Other · $272,610 Dental Assistants · $39,080 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $60,700
Questions
How much does a physical therapist aide make in Alabama?
Physical Therapist Aides in Alabama earned a median of $27,290 a year ($13.12 an hour) in May 2025, 23% less than the national median of $35,240. The middle half earned $23,500 to $31,100.
Where in Alabama do physical therapist aides earn the most?
Among areas in Alabama, pay was highest in Tuscaloosa, AL at $31,900.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.