Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, Montana
$39,500 / year
≈ $3,300 per month · $18.99 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for Montana · median $40,500
25th percentile
$32,000Average
$39,50075th percentile
$46,500
$32,000Average
$39,50075th percentile
$46,500
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 within the function in the Healthcare Support job family.
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 pay by experience level
Entry level$26,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$31,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$36,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$40,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$49,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+2.8%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
6,600
projected openings per year
Growing slower than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Physical Therapist Aide salary by industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
37,340 workers
$36,000Offices of Other Health Practitioners
32,260 workers
$35,500Hospitals
8,380 workers
$42,000Hospitals, Privately Owned
7,410 workers
$42,500General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
6,420 workers
$43,000Offices of Physicians
4,420 workers
$38,500Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals
1,920 workers
$40,000Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
1,180 workers
$48,500Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)
1,000 workers
$48,000Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
800 workers
$49,000National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Physical Therapist Aide pays 25% below the average across 19 roles in the Healthcare Support job family (family average $50,000).
Similar-paying roles in Healthcare Support
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
Careers related to Physical Therapist Aide
Physical Therapist Assistant$71,000
Occupational Therapy Aide$45,500
Psychiatric Technician$48,000
Psychiatric Aide$47,500
Occupational Therapist$105,000
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
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 $50,000 across 19 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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