SOC 312022

Physical Therapist Aides

Under close supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant, perform only delegated, selected, or routine tasks in specific situations. These duties include preparing the patient and the treatment area.

National Median

$34,520

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$34,520

Entry Level (10th pct)

$24,960

Experienced (90th pct)

$46,930

Total Employed

44,010

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$24,960 - $29,710
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$29,710 - $38,240
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$38,240 - $46,930

Highest Paying Locations for Physical Therapist Aides

Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area

$57,670

+67.1% vs national

Barnstable Town, MA

$47,290

+37.0% vs national

Abilene, TX

$46,790

+35.5% vs national

North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area

$44,600

+29.2% vs national

Urban Honolulu, HI

$44,430

+28.7% vs national

Physical Therapist Aides Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area	$57,670	30
Barnstable Town, MA	$47,290	30
Abilene, TX	$46,790	90
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$44,600	30
Urban Honolulu, HI	$44,430	70
Minnesota	$44,340	90
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$44,070	390
Winston-Salem, NC	$43,940	40
Chico, CA	$42,800	60
Alaska	$42,320	130
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$41,430	790
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$41,180	210
Arizona nonmetropolitan area	$40,810	70
Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area	$39,560	170
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO	$39,090	30
Manchester-Nashua, NH	$38,980	40
Columbus, OH	$38,830	230
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA	$38,810	80
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI	$38,790	240
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$38,700	290
Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area	$38,700	40
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL	$38,650	70
Massachusetts	$38,000	530
Worcester, MA	$38,000	90
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ	$37,930	60
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC	$37,910	40
District of Columbia	$37,820	30
Washington	$37,730	740
Fresno, CA	$37,660	230
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$37,560	360
Vallejo, CA	$37,280	40
Albuquerque, NM	$37,230	90
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$37,230	40
Colorado	$37,210	410
Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area	$37,180	30
St. George, UT	$37,150	40
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$37,140	60
Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area	$37,010	40
Toledo, OH	$36,990	40
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area	$36,920	40
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA	$36,870	30
Salinas, CA	$36,740	70
Pittsburgh, PA	$36,680	210
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA	$36,670	30
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY	$36,580	70
Kennewick-Richland, WA	$36,560	40
Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area	$36,550	30
Ann Arbor, MI	$36,520	60
Hawaii	$36,470	110
Iowa	$36,440	300

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Physical Therapist Aides?

The national median annual salary for Physical Therapist Aides is $34,520, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Physical Therapist Aidess earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Physical Therapist Aidess is Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area, with a median salary of $57,670.

How much can an experienced Physical Therapist Aides make?

Top-earning Physical Therapist Aidess (90th percentile) make $46,930 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.