Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides

Occupation

$60,050
National Median Salary
$28.87
Median Hourly Wage
152,020
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$29,880
$37,020
$60,050
$74,310
$82,510

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

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+44.2%
10 Year Change
$41,640
2014 Median
$60,050
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Where This Career Pays Above Average

Note: State and industry pay breakdowns are available for more specific job titles. See detailed occupations below.

Top Paying Industries for Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides

Industry Annual Median Employment
Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) $77,890 —
Home Health Care Services $77,070 13,450
Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) $75,090 12,000
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities $74,820 13,640
Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly $73,640 1,330

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Detailed Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides Occupations

These specific job titles have more detailed state and industry salary data:

Occupation Annual Median
Physical Therapist Aides $34,520
Physical Therapist Assistants $65,510

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Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) Home Health Care Services Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) Nursing and Residential Care Facilities Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly Management of Companies and Enterprises Child Care Services Temporary Help Services Employment Services Outpatient Care Centers Administrative and Support Services Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals