Wages vary by employer and area of the country. Wages also vary based on the worker's education and experience.
Benefits vary by employer. Most full-time physical therapist aides receive benefits. These include paid vacation, sick leave, and health insurance. Many part-time aides do not receive benefits.
Physical therapist aides (SOC 31-2022)
Location |
Pay Period | |
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25% |
Median |
75% |
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Illinois | Hourly | $12.56 | $12.86 | $18.47 |
Yearly | $26,139 | $26,733 | $38,417 | |
Cook County | Hourly | $12.56 | $13.10 | $18.10 |
Yearly | $26,140 | $27,246 | $37,659 | |
Dekalb-Elgin-Aurora Area | Hourly | $15.88 | $18.37 | $19.08 |
Yearly | $33,031 | $38,220 | $39,676 | |
Edwardsville Area | Hourly | $12.54 | $12.54 | $12.54 |
Yearly | $26,088 | $26,088 | $26,088 | |
Northwest Illinois Area | Hourly | $15.82 | $17.38 | $28.69 |
Yearly | $32,910 | $36,163 | $59,677 | |
United States | Hourly | $12.95 | $15.10 | $16.96 |
Yearly | $26,940 | $31,410 | $35,280 |