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Physical Therapist Aides Salary in Pennsylvania
Ranked #33 of 50 · PA
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of physical therapist aidess in Pennsylvania earn between $24,180 and $43,100. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean physical therapist aides salary in Pennsylvania is $34,210, about 6.1% below the U.S. average ($36,430). That works out to roughly $16/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh, PA | $38,740 | $38,430 | 180 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $37,250 | $37,560 | 30 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $36,070 | $37,440 | 60 |
| Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $34,770 | $34,850 | 40 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $32,240 | $33,660 | 990 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $31,840 | $33,710 | 50 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $30,780 | $32,970 | 40 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do physical therapist aides make in Pennsylvania?
The median physical therapist aides salary in Pennsylvania is $35,520 per year (mean $34,210), and about 80% earn between $24,180 and $43,100.
How much do physical therapist aides make per hour in Pennsylvania?
Roughly $16 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $34,210 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Pennsylvania a high-paying state for physical therapist aides?
Pennsylvania ranks #33 of 50 states for physical therapist aides pay. Its mean salary of $34,210 is about 6.1% below the U.S. average of $36,430.
Which metro areas in Pennsylvania pay physical therapist aides the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Pennsylvania for physical therapist aides are Pittsburgh, PA ($38,740), Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA ($37,250), Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ ($36,070), by median annual wage.