Physical Therapist Aide Salary in Colorado: $43,500 Average

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Average base salary, Colorado

$43,500 / year

≈ $3,650 per month · $20.91 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Colorado · median $43,500

25th percentile
$36,000Average
$43,50075th percentile
$49,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Physical Therapist Aide salary by state

Alabama$28,500

Alaska$61,500

Arizona$38,500

Arkansas$35,500

California$45,000

Colorado$43,500

Connecticut$38,500

Delaware$36,000

District of Columbia$39,500

Florida$37,500

Georgia$32,000

Hawaii$38,500

Idaho$32,000

Illinois$40,000

Indiana$40,000

Iowa$32,500

Kansas$29,000

Kentucky$37,500

Louisiana$26,000

Maine$49,000

Maryland$37,000

Massachusetts$41,000

Michigan$33,000

Minnesota$45,500

Mississippi$30,500

Missouri$34,000

Montana$39,500

Nebraska$34,000

Nevada$36,000

New Hampshire$41,000

New Jersey$37,500

New Mexico$39,000

New York$40,500

North Carolina$40,500

North Dakota$41,500

Ohio$39,000

Oklahoma$29,500

Oregon$39,000

Pennsylvania$35,500

Rhode Island$36,500

South Carolina$35,000

South Dakota$35,000

Tennessee$32,500

Texas$34,500

Utah$30,500

Virginia$36,500

Washington$46,000

West Virginia$36,000

Wisconsin$38,500

Wyoming$34,000

About this role

Physical Therapist Aide is a professional role in the Healthcare Support job family, focused on Physical Therapist Aide work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Physical Therapist Aides do

Typical education: High School Diploma

Clean and organize work area and disinfect equipment after treatment.
Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.
Instruct, motivate, safeguard, or assist patients practicing exercises or functional activities, under direction of medical staff.
Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, or coordinating treatment.
Observe patients during treatment to compile and evaluate data on patients' responses and progress and report to physical therapist.

Top skills: Active Listening Service Orientation Monitoring Social Perceptiveness Reading Comprehension Coordination

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).

Physical Therapist Aide salary by industry

Health Care and Social Assistance

46,960 workers

$37,500

State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

990 workers

$46,500

Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

840 workers

$41,500

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

800 workers

$49,000

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

270 workers

$38,000

Educational Services

80 workers

$41,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Physical Therapist Aide pays 24% below the average across 17 roles in the Healthcare Support job family (family average $49,500).

Similar-paying roles in Healthcare Support

Home Health and Personal Care Aides$37,500

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$41,500

Pharmacy Aide$42,000

Medical Transcriptionist$43,000

Nursing Assistant$44,000

Occupational Therapy Aide$45,500

Phlebotomist$47,000

Psychiatric Aide$47,500

Dental Assistant$52,000

Medical Equipment Preparer$52,500

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Physical Therapist Aide make?

The average base salary for a Physical Therapist Aide in the United States is $37,500 per year, or about $18.03 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $31,500 and $40,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Healthcare Support roles?

The Healthcare Support job family averages $49,500 across 17 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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