SOC 31-2022 · May 2025 · United States
Physical Therapist Aides
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Physical Therapist Aides across the United States is $35,240 per year, measured over 48,150 jobs. The highest state median is in Alaska, at $55,760.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Physical Therapist Aides
Pay for this occupation varies by 148.3% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Alaska pays $55,760 and Louisiana pays $22,460.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $55,760 | 110 | |
| 2 | Minnesota | $42,330 | 150 | |
| 3 | Colorado | $41,970 | 360 | |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $40,460 | 130 | |
| 5 | Maine | $39,660 | 90 | |
| 6 | Washington | $39,500 | 760 | |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $38,950 | 30 | |
| 8 | Montana | $38,950 | 110 | |
| 9 | California | $38,330 | 7,330 | |
| 10 | North Dakota | $37,680 | 120 |
States with the most Physical Therapist Aides jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 7,330 | $38,330 | |
| 2 | Texas | 5,710 | $31,590 | |
| 3 | New York | 4,950 | $35,380 | |
| 4 | New Jersey | 2,230 | $34,430 | |
| 5 | Michigan | 1,810 | $29,350 | |
| 6 | Louisiana | 1,380 | $22,460 | |
| 7 | Arizona | 1,340 | $35,260 | |
| 8 | Virginia | 1,260 | $33,390 | |
| 9 | Florida | 1,210 | $35,140 | |
| 10 | Georgia | 1,200 | $30,550 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abilene | $49,790 | 70 |
| 2 | Seattle | $46,460 | 400 |
| 3 | San Francisco | $44,440 | 680 |
| 4 | San Jose | $43,300 | 330 |
| 5 | Denver | $42,520 | 150 |
| 6 | Minneapolis | $42,230 | 80 |
| 7 | Manchester | $40,460 | 50 |
| 8 | Fresno | $40,350 | 240 |
| 9 | Toledo | $40,160 | 30 |
| 10 | Columbus | $39,990 | 250 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.