Physical Therapist Aide salary in Pennsylvania
What physical therapist aides earn in Pennsylvania and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$35,520$17.08 per hour
vs U.S.+1%U.S. median $35,240
Middle half earn$24,180 – $39,230Top 10%: $43,100+
Jobs1,2000.64× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist Aide pay in Pennsylvania cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $32,240 | $15.50 | 990 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $38,740 | $18.63 | 180 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $36,070 | $17.34 | 60 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $31,840 | $15.31 | 50 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $30,780 | $14.80 | 40 |
| Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $34,770 | $16.72 | 40 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $37,250 | $17.91 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Pennsylvania
Physical Therapist Aide pay in similar states
Connecticut · $35,770 Kentucky · $35,490 New York · $35,380 Arizona · $35,260 Florida · $35,140 Indiana · $35,100
Other healthcare salaries in Pennsylvania
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $29,420 Registered Nurses · $96,430 Nursing Assistants · $44,590 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,940 Physicians, All Other · $217,310 Medical Assistants · $43,920 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,040 Pharmacists · $138,160 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $46,720 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $51,680 Dental Assistants · $47,930 Physical Therapists · $101,380
Questions
How much does a physical therapist aide make in Pennsylvania?
Physical Therapist Aides in Pennsylvania earned a median of $35,520 a year ($17.08 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $35,240. The middle half earned $24,180 to $39,230.
Where in Pennsylvania do physical therapist aides earn the most?
Among areas in Pennsylvania, pay was highest in Pittsburgh, PA at $38,740.
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.