Physical Therapist Aides Salary by State
The national median pay for physical therapist aides is $35,240 a year. By state, it ranges from $22,460 in Louisiana to $55,760 in Alaska.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $25,360
- 25th percentile
- $30,410
- Median
- $35,240
- 75th percentile
- $38,810
- Top 10%
- $47,780
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 48,150 jobs.
Median pay in 49 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $55,760 | +58% | $35,700 | $72,290 | 110 |
| 2 | Minnesota | $42,330 | +20% | $37,510 | $48,190 | 150 |
| 3 | Colorado | $41,970 | +19% | $31,500 | $52,290 | 360 |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $40,460 | +15% | $29,130 | $49,950 | 130 |
| 5 | Maine | $39,660 | +13% | $34,590 | $70,540 | 90 |
| 6 | Washington | $39,500 | +12% | $35,930 | $58,100 | 760 |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $38,950 | +11% | $36,960 | $39,040 | 30 |
| 8 | Montana | $38,950 | +11% | $24,240 | $48,780 | 110 |
| 9 | California | $38,330 | +9% | $34,690 | $60,200 | 7,330 |
| 10 | North Dakota | $37,680 | +7% | $29,900 | $56,430 | 120 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $37,440 | +6% | $35,070 | $48,690 | 1,020 |
| 12 | Ohio | $37,220 | +6% | $22,970 | $46,050 | 760 |
| 13 | Wisconsin | $36,820 | +4% | $28,080 | $46,520 | 840 |
| 14 | Illinois | $36,650 | +4% | $31,200 | $48,360 | 680 |
| 15 | Oregon | $36,060 | +2% | $31,430 | $44,490 | 1,090 |
| 16 | Connecticut | $35,770 | +2% | $34,010 | $43,830 | 520 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $35,520 | +1% | $24,180 | $43,100 | 1,200 |
| 18 | Kentucky | $35,490 | +1% | $27,470 | $47,780 | 160 |
| 19 | New York | $35,380 | 0% | $32,610 | $51,460 | 4,950 |
| 20 | Arizona | $35,260 | 0% | $31,510 | $44,630 | 1,340 |
| 21 | Florida | $35,140 | 0% | $30,620 | $44,180 | 1,210 |
| 22 | Indiana | $35,100 | 0% | $23,010 | $73,430 | 860 |
| 23 | West Virginia | $34,840 | −1% | $22,960 | $43,720 | 170 |
| 24 | Maryland | $34,780 | −1% | $31,200 | $39,330 | 830 |
| 25 | North Carolina | $34,760 | −1% | $28,920 | $72,890 | 1,050 |
| 26 | New Jersey | $34,430 | −2% | $32,220 | $44,350 | 2,230 |
| 27 | Delaware | $34,060 | −3% | $31,200 | $42,750 | 300 |
| 28 | Hawaii | $33,810 | −4% | $31,050 | $46,480 | 60 |
| 29 | Virginia | $33,390 | −5% | $25,960 | $42,530 | 1,260 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $33,280 | −6% | $22,830 | $45,290 | 370 |
| 31 | New Mexico | $31,990 | −9% | $29,090 | $47,860 | 240 |
| 32 | Nevada | $31,970 | −9% | $27,550 | $40,090 | 900 |
| 33 | Texas | $31,590 | −10% | $22,520 | $46,710 | 5,710 |
| 34 | South Dakota | $31,330 | −11% | $24,010 | $44,770 | 70 |
| 35 | Rhode Island | $31,200 | −11% | $31,200 | $43,480 | 280 |
| 36 | Georgia | $30,550 | −13% | $22,080 | $38,680 | 1,200 |
| 37 | Wyoming | $30,470 | −14% | $29,730 | $37,080 | 240 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $30,320 | −14% | $21,220 | $42,830 | 710 |
| 39 | Arkansas | $29,450 | −16% | $24,810 | $47,650 | 160 |
| 40 | Michigan | $29,350 | −17% | $27,070 | $38,300 | 1,810 |
| 41 | Missouri | $29,250 | −17% | $28,600 | $39,140 | 750 |
| 42 | Utah | $29,150 | −17% | $23,010 | $36,220 | 1,130 |
| 43 | Iowa | $29,120 | −17% | $21,840 | $43,760 | 390 |
| 44 | Idaho | $28,660 | −19% | $23,600 | $40,680 | 540 |
| 45 | Nebraska | $28,080 | −20% | $28,080 | $41,590 | 670 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $27,630 | −22% | $21,550 | $35,990 | 370 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $27,370 | −22% | $23,450 | $36,880 | 270 |
| 48 | Alabama | $27,290 | −23% | $21,160 | $33,770 | 750 |
| 49 | Kansas | $25,280 | −28% | $21,880 | $39,260 | 440 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $22,460 | −36% | $19,490 | $30,070 | 1,380 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Physical Therapist Aides salary questions
Which state pays physical therapist aides the most?
Alaska, with a median of $55,760 a year (+58% vs. the national median of $35,240). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays physical therapist aides the least?
Louisiana, with a median of $22,460 a year (−36% vs. national).
Where do most physical therapist aides work?
California has the most jobs, about 7,330, with a median of $38,330.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.