Physical Therapist Aides

Occupation

$34,520
National Median Salary
$16.59
Median Hourly Wage
44,010
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$24,960
$29,710
$34,520
$38,240
$46,930

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+40.0%
10 Year Change
$24,650
2014 Median
$34,520
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Physical Therapist Aides

Industry Annual Median Employment
Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly $57,380 130
Outpatient Care Centers $49,910 250
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) $48,900 110
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) $46,790 830
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) $46,790 720

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Top Paying States for Physical Therapist Aides

State Annual Median Employment
Minnesota $44,340 90
Alaska $42,320 130
Massachusetts $38,000 530
District of Columbia $37,820 30
Washington $37,730 740

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Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly Outpatient Care Centers Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) Nursing and Residential Care Facilities Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) Individual and Family Services Temporary Help Services General Medical and Surgical Hospitals Hospitals Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals