The median Physical Therapy Aide salary is $17.50 per hour, or $36,400 per year, based on 1,276 job postings across 65 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$17.50
Median hourly
$36,400
Annual salary
$15-$22
Pay range
65
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Physical Therapy Aide earns $17.50/hr, with most posted roles landing between $16.00 and $18.50/hr.
Recent posted pay is steady, with the last 30 days showing 0% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Bethel, ALASKA is currently among the highest-paying cities, while New York, NEW YORK sits near the lower end.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
0%
Current median: $17.50/hr
Prior period: $17.50/hr
Job openings
-4.7%
368 recent postings
Previous period: 386 postings
Daily pay signal
$20.50/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Physical Therapy Aide postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is holding steady across recent listings at about $17.50/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$15.00
$31,200/yr
Median
$17.50
$36,400/yr
Top earners
$22.00
$45,760/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $17.50/hr | 339 |
Mar 2026 | $17.50/hr | 415 |
Feb 2026 | $17.50/hr | 91 |
Jan 2026 | $17.50/hr | 118 |
Dec 2025 | $17.00/hr | 235 |
Nov 2025 | $16.50/hr | 78 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
Estimated from national data
~$18.99
—
22 postings · 21 companies
$85.69
$81-$88
25 postings · 6 companies
$17.00
$16-$18
Estimated from national data
~$17.14
—
160 postings · 88 companies
$20.00
$19-$22
16 postings · 6 companies
$15.50
$16-$18
14 postings · 4 companies
$17.50
$17-$18
9 postings · 2 companies
$17.50
$18-$18
Estimated from national data
~$16.34
—
13 postings · 11 companies
$18.00
$17-$23
8 postings · 4 companies
$15.00
$15-$16
6 postings · 3 companies
$20.75
$17-$24
15 postings · 5 companies
$14.00
$13-$19
165 postings · 10 companies
$17.50
$18-$18
39 postings · 2 companies
$15.00
$15-$15
7 postings · 1 companies
$16.00
$16-$16
10 postings · 1 companies
$16.00
$16-$16
Estimated from national data
~$17.24
—
Estimated from national data
~$16.86
—
Estimated from national data
~$18.72
—
43 postings · 12 companies
$17.50
$17-$18
17 postings · 7 companies
$18.00
$17-$21
23 postings · 4 companies
$16.00
$16-$16
Estimated from national data
~$16.82
—
Estimated from national data
~$20.16
—
34 postings · 1 companies
$16.50
$17-$17
Estimated from national data
~$16.60
—
Estimated from national data
~$19.40
—
28 postings · 7 companies
$18.50
$17-$24
Estimated from national data
~$17.60
—
117 postings · 38 companies
$16.00
$16-$17
Estimated from national data
~$16.37
—
169 postings · 54 companies
$17.50
$18-$18
12 postings · 5 companies
$15.50
$16-$16
Estimated from national data
~$17.85
—
31 postings · 2 companies
$15.00
$15-$15
8 postings · 2 companies
$15.50
$16-$16
32 postings · 8 companies
$17.00
$17-$19
24 postings · 15 companies
$15.50
$15-$16
Estimated from national data
~$16.39
—
Estimated from national data
~$21.64
—
Estimated from national data
~$16.67
—
Estimated from national data
~$18.74
—
43 postings · 9 companies
$14.50
$15-$16
Estimated from national data
~$19.12
—
Estimated from national data
~$21.30
—
53 postings · 12 companies
$16.00
$16-$16
32 postings · 15 companies
$18.50
$18-$19
Estimated from national data
~$17.02
—
6 postings · 3 companies
$20.75
$16-$24
Estimated from national data
~$18.86
—
Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Physical Therapy Aide salaries.
Bethel
Alaska · 22 postings
$85.69/hr
Las Vegas
Nevada · 21 postings
$23.50/hr
Los Angeles
California · 19 postings
$20.50/hr
San Diego
California · 11 postings
$19.00/hr
Chicago
Illinois · 40 postings
$18.00/hr
New York
New York · 19 postings
$17.50/hr
Brooklyn
New York · 10 postings
$17.50/hr
Chicago
Illinois · 40 postings
$18.00/hr
San Diego
California · 11 postings
$19.00/hr
Los Angeles
California · 19 postings
$20.50/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Physical Therapy Aide positions.
University Of Southern California
6 postings
$25.00/hr
Keck Medicine Of Usc
19 postings
$25.00/hr
All Care Therapies
8 postings
$20.50/hr
Physical Rehabilitation Network
6 postings
$20.00/hr
Unknown
29 postings
$20.00/hr
Rehabauthority
5 postings
$13.00/hr
Vista Physical Therapy
22 postings
$14.50/hr
360 Physical Therapy
6 postings
$15.00/hr
Core 3 Physical Therapy
5 postings
$15.00/hr
Action Potential Physical Therapy
5 postings
$15.50/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapy Aide | 844 | $17.00/hr |
| Rehab Aide | 64 | $17.00/hr |
| Physical Therapy Aide (part Time) | 39 | $17.50/hr |
| Physical Therapy Manager | 22 | $85.69/hr |
| Pt Aide | 10 | $18.00/hr |
| Physical Therapy Aide I - Lv Tropicana Family Medicine Clinic - Full Time 10 Hour Rotating Shift (non-exempt) (non-union) | 10 | $23.50/hr |
| Physical Therapy Aide (full Time) | 8 | $17.50/hr |
| Physical Therapy Aide/tech | 7 | $17.00/hr |
| Bilingual Physical Therapy Aide/tech | 7 | $20.50/hr |
| Physical Therapy Aide - Part-time | 6 | $16.00/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Physical Therapy Aide salaries.
FAQ
The median Physical Therapy Aide salary is $17.50 per hour, or $36,400 annually. Pay ranges from $15.00/hr (10th percentile) to $22.00/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 1,276 job postings, the highest paying states for Physical Therapy Aides include Alaska, Hawaii, Wisconsin. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 1,276 Physical Therapy Aide job postings across 65 states, from 345 different healthcare employers.
Physical Therapy Aide pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Physical Therapy Aide pay is currently stable. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates remained stable.
Physical Therapy Aide pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $1.00 to $4.50 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Bethel offer $85.69/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $17.50/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Physical Therapy Aides typically earn around $15.00 to $16.00 per hour ($31,200 to $33,280 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $17.50/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 1,276 active postings with listed compensation for Physical Therapy Aide. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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