SOC 31-2022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Physical Therapist Aides — Coeur d'Alene
Coeur d'Alene, ID · 4 metro areas compared
In Coeur d'Alene, ID the median wage is $29,430.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Coeur d'Alene, ID the median wage is $29,430. That is 16.5% lower than the national median of $35,240. Pay ranges from under $24,450 at the tenth percentile to more than $43,780 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $28,450 to $35,390.
The area has 60 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 2.86 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Idaho Falls records the highest median at $33,280. Of the 255 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 253rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,450 | −30.6% |
| 25th | $28,450 | −19.3% |
| Median (50th) | $29,430 | −16.5% |
| 75th | $35,390 | +0.4% |
| 90th | $43,780 | +24.2% |
| Mean | $33,000 | −6.4% |
Other metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho Falls | $33,280 | 70 | |
| 2 | Pocatello | $28,520 | 40 | |
| 3 | Boise City | $28,430 | 160 | |
| 4 | Twin Falls | $26,740 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Coeur d'Alene run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $29,430 goes as far as $30,817 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$29,430as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$30,817US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $29,430 a year, 16.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $24,450 to $43,780 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Idaho Falls, at $33,280.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Physical Therapist Aides in Coeur d'Alene, ID?
The median annual wage is $29,430, or $14.15 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $35,240, so pay in Coeur d'Alene, ID is 16.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Coeur d'Alene, ID earns more than $43,780 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $24,450 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Idaho Falls, at $33,280 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Coeur d'Alene, ID. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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