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 | $17.28 | $18.07 | $18.77 |
| Yearly | $35,928 | $37,578 | $39,055 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $17.43 | $18.11 | $18.85 |
| Yearly | $36,255 | $37,665 | $39,194 | |
| Northwest Illinois Area | Hourly | $16.47 | $22.29 | $33.12 |
| Yearly | $34,256 | $46,373 | $68,890 | |
| St Louis-Belleville Area | Hourly | $15.38 | $15.38 | $17.34 |
| Yearly | $31,990 | $31,990 | $36,070 | |
| Will County | Hourly | $18.11 | $18.11 | $18.11 |
| Yearly | $37,662 | $37,662 | $37,668 | |
| United States | Hourly | $14.62 | $16.94 | $18.66 |
| Yearly | $30,410 | $35,240 | $38,810 | |