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% |
||
| Illinois | Hourly | $17.13 | $17.21 | $17.40 |
| Yearly | $35,635 | $35,779 | $36,190 | |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | Hourly | $16.66 | $16.73 | $17.10 |
| Yearly | $34,660 | $34,790 | $35,560 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $17.17 | $17.17 | $17.33 |
| Yearly | $35,722 | $35,722 | $36,051 | |
| Edwardsville Area | Hourly | $14.87 | $14.94 | $14.94 |
| Yearly | $30,941 | $31,090 | $31,090 | |
| Will County | Hourly | $17.17 | $17.31 | $17.64 |
| Yearly | $35,728 | $36,012 | $36,689 | |
| United States | Hourly | $14.28 | $16.59 | $18.39 |
| Yearly | $29,710 | $34,520 | $38,240 | |