Physical Therapist Aide salary in New Jersey
What physical therapist aides earn in New Jersey and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$34,430$16.55 per hour
vs U.S.−2%U.S. median $35,240
Middle half earn$32,220 – $37,490Top 10%: $44,350+
Jobs2,2301.68× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist Aide pay in New Jersey cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $35,320 | $16.98 | 6,030 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $32,240 | $15.50 | 990 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $36,070 | $17.34 | 60 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $32,220 | $15.49 | 60 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $33,180 | $15.95 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in New Jersey
Physical Therapist Aide pay in similar states
Indiana · $35,100 West Virginia · $34,840 Maryland · $34,780 North Carolina · $34,760 Delaware · $34,060 Hawaii · $33,810
Other healthcare salaries in New Jersey
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $37,090 Registered Nurses · $106,500 Nursing Assistants · $46,830 Medical Assistants · $47,210 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,160 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,610 Dental Assistants · $49,390 Nurse Practitioners · $159,310 Physical Therapists · $112,140 Physicians, All Other · $285,010 Pharmacists · $137,620 Dental Hygienists · $107,040
Questions
How much does a physical therapist aide make in New Jersey?
Physical Therapist Aides in New Jersey earned a median of $34,430 a year ($16.55 an hour) in May 2025, 2% less than the national median of $35,240. The middle half earned $32,220 to $37,490.
Where in New Jersey do physical therapist aides earn the most?
Among areas in New Jersey, pay was highest in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ at $36,070.
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.