Physical Therapist Aide salary in Ohio
What physical therapist aides earn in Ohio and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$37,220$17.89 per hour
vs U.S.+6%U.S. median $35,240
Middle half earn$31,570 – $40,260Top 10%: $46,050+
Jobs7600.44× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist Aide pay in Ohio cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $39,990 | $19.22 | 250 |
| Cleveland, OH | $38,030 | $18.29 | 130 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $36,230 | $17.42 | 100 |
| Akron, OH | $36,750 | $17.67 | 40 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $35,920 | $17.27 | 40 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $36,060 | $17.34 | 40 |
| Toledo, OH | $40,160 | $19.31 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Ohio
Physical Therapist Aide pay in similar states
California · $38,330 North Dakota · $37,680 Massachusetts · $37,440 Wisconsin · $36,820 Illinois · $36,650 Oregon · $36,060
Other healthcare salaries in Ohio
Registered Nurses · $82,510 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,460 Nursing Assistants · $39,010 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,950 Medical Assistants · $42,810 Physicians, All Other · $297,440 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,650 Nurse Practitioners · $124,870 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $63,800 Pharmacists · $137,020 Dental Assistants · $47,970 Physical Therapists · $103,050
Questions
How much does a physical therapist aide make in Ohio?
Physical Therapist Aides in Ohio earned a median of $37,220 a year ($17.89 an hour) in May 2025, 6% more than the national median of $35,240. The middle half earned $31,570 to $40,260.
Where in Ohio do physical therapist aides earn the most?
Among areas in Ohio, pay was highest in Toledo, OH at $40,160.
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.