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 | $15.37 | $15.42 | $15.43 |
| Yearly | $31,972 | $32,085 | $32,105 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $15.40 | $15.42 | $15.43 |
| Yearly | $32,042 | $32,085 | $32,105 | |
| Dekalb-Elgin-Aurora Area | Hourly | $20.15 | $20.15 | $22.19 |
| Yearly | $41,913 | $41,913 | $46,154 | |
| Edwardsville Area | Hourly | $13.64 | $14.39 | $14.39 |
| Yearly | $28,367 | $29,941 | $29,941 | |
| Northwest Illinois Area | Hourly | $16.19 | $20.51 | $29.81 |
| Yearly | $33,677 | $42,658 | $61,995 | |
| Will County | Hourly | $15.40 | $15.40 | $15.41 |
| Yearly | $32,038 | $32,040 | $32,049 | |
| United States | Hourly | $13.73 | $16.11 | $17.79 |
| Yearly | $28,550 | $33,520 | $37,010 | |