Physical Therapy Aide Salary
The salary for a physical therapy aide depends on a variety of factors, mainly experience, geographical location, and employer’s preference. Physical therapy aides who have experience can be a little more than those starting out and some employer can decide that a physical therapy aide can perform more duties and get paid more for that effort. The Bureau of Labor and Statistics report for May 2009 shows the average annual salary for physical therapy aides was $24,990 or $12.01 per hour and the median annual salary was $23,890. The middle 50 percent earned between $20,090 and $28,880 while the highest 10 percent earned over $34,100.
Industry wise, the majority of physical therapy aides worked in health offices of health practitioners and medical and surgical hospitals. The average salary for workers in those two areas was right around the national average. Although total employment in home health care services was low, it offered the highest average salary at over $30,000.
By geographical location, Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Hawaii all had average salaries over $28,000. For states having at least 500 employed physical therapy aides, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Maryland all had average salaries over $25,000. The lowest paying states were Arkansas and Utah, both under $21,000.
Physical Therapy Aide Salary by State
Occupation: Physical Therapist Aides (SOC code 312022)
Period: May 2009
| State | Employment(1) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage(2) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Alabama |
730 | $10.75 | $22,360 |
|
Arizona |
910 | $12.00 | $24,950 |
|
Arkansas |
480 | $9.73 | $20,240 |
|
California |
5890 | $13.19 | $27,430 |
|
Colorado |
450 | $13.49 | $28,070 |
|
Connecticut |
530 | $13.34 | $27,750 |
|
Delaware |
200 | $12.34 | $25,660 |
|
D.C. |
80 | $13.33 | $27,720 |
|
Florida |
2380 | $11.34 | $23,580 |
|
Georgia |
870 | $11.24 | $23,370 |
|
Hawaii |
100 | $15.05 | $31,310 |
|
Idaho |
410 | $11.01 | $22,900 |
|
Illinois |
2290 | $12.16 | $25,280 |
|
Indiana |
670 | $12.06 | $25,080 |
|
Iowa |
560 | $12.33 | $25,660 |
|
Kansas |
450 | $11.29 | $23,490 |
|
Kentucky |
580 | $11.02 | $22,920 |
|
Louisiana |
970 | $10.71 | $22,270 |
|
Maine |
220 | $12.06 | $25,080 |
|
Maryland |
1010 | $12.40 | $25,790 |
|
Massachusetts |
750 | $14.29 | $29,730 |
|
Michigan |
930 | $12.74 | $26,500 |
|
Minnesota |
470 | $12.47 | $25,940 |
|
Mississippi |
350 | $10.18 | $21,180 |
|
Missouri |
640 | $11.31 | $23,520 |
|
Montana |
190 | $11.58 | $24,090 |
|
Nebraska |
500 | $10.58 | $22,020 |
|
Nevada |
380 | $11.81 | $24,550 |
|
New Hampshire |
120 | $14.19 | $29,520 |
|
New Jersey |
2430 | $12.39 | $25,770 |
|
New Mexico |
270 | $12.63 | $26,260 |
|
New York |
2540 | $13.11 | $27,270 |
|
North Carolina |
730 | $11.68 | $24,300 |
|
North Dakota |
150 | $11.86 | $24,670 |
|
Ohio |
1220 | $11.69 | $24,320 |
|
Oklahoma |
680 | $10.47 | $21,790 |
|
Oregon |
630 | $12.06 | $25,090 |
|
Pennsylvania |
1930 | $12.71 | $26,430 |
|
Puerto Rico |
60 | $9.72 | $20,210 |
|
Rhode Island |
80 | $12.83 | $26,700 |
|
South Carolina |
880 | $10.79 | $22,450 |
|
South Dakota |
130 | $11.33 | $23,560 |
|
Tennessee |
1000 | $10.89 | $22,660 |
|
Texas |
3220 | $10.66 | $22,180 |
|
Utah |
810 | $10.01 | $20,810 |
|
Vermont |
80 | $15.49 | $32,220 |
|
Virginia |
810 | $12.51 | $26,020 |
|
Washington |
1050 | $12.52 | $26,030 |
|
West Virginia |
200 | $11.17 | $23,240 |
|
Wisconsin |
1060 | $11.92 | $24,790 |
|
Wyoming |
110 | $11.85 | $24,650 |
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