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Physical Therapist Aides Salary

BLS May 2025 median wages — with computed take-home after taxes for all 50 reporting states. Tax year 2026.

Quick answer

According to netpaytally.com's analysis of BLS May 2025 data, the median physical therapist aides in the US earns $35,240 per year (48,150 employed). Gross pay is highest in Alaska ($55,760) and lowest in Louisiana ($22,460) — but what you keep depends on the state's taxes; see the table.

Physical Therapist Aides pay by stategross median vs take-home
StateMedian wageAfter taxesMonthly netKeptEmployed
Physical Therapist Aides in California $38,330 $32,456 $2,705 84.7% 7,330
Questions
How much do Physical Therapist Aides make?

The median Physical Therapist Aides in the US earns $35,240 per year (about $16.94 per hour) — BLS May 2025, 48,150 employed nationwide.

How much do Physical Therapist Aides make after taxes?

Take-home pay for the median Physical Therapist Aides ranges from $32,456 in California to $32,456 in California per year, depending on state income tax — computed for all 1 reporting states in the table below.

Which state has the highest take-home pay for Physical Therapist Aides?

California: the median gross of $38,330 keeps $32,456 after federal, FICA and state tax (84.7% keep-rate).

Which state pays Physical Therapist Aides the most?

Alaska has the highest median gross for Physical Therapist Aides at $55,760 — but the highest gross is not always the highest take-home; state taxes change the order.

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