Physical Therapist Aide salary in Missouri
What physical therapist aides earn in Missouri and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$29,250$14.06 per hour
vs U.S.−17%U.S. median $35,240
Middle half earn$28,600 – $35,350Top 10%: $39,140+
Jobs7500.83× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist Aide pay in Missouri cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $29,250 | $14.06 | 480 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $25,280 | $12.15 | 280 |
| Springfield, MO | $34,720 | $16.69 | 70 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $34,070 | $16.38 | 50 |
| Columbia, MO | $29,130 | $14.01 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Missouri
Physical Therapist Aide pay in similar states
Tennessee · $30,320 Arkansas · $29,450 Michigan · $29,350 Utah · $29,150 Iowa · $29,120 Idaho · $28,660
Other healthcare salaries in Missouri
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $33,080 Registered Nurses · $81,780 Nursing Assistants · $37,680 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,530 Medical Assistants · $40,440 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,100 Nurse Practitioners · $129,930 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,300 Dental Assistants · $45,970 Pharmacists · $137,610 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $46,040 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $73,080
Questions
How much does a physical therapist aide make in Missouri?
Physical Therapist Aides in Missouri earned a median of $29,250 a year ($14.06 an hour) in May 2025, 17% less than the national median of $35,240. The middle half earned $28,600 to $35,350.
Where in Missouri do physical therapist aides earn the most?
Among areas in Missouri, pay was highest in Springfield, MO at $34,720.
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.