Physical Therapist Aides pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,480 a year or less, while the top 10% make $49,950 or more. The middle half of physical therapist aides in Boston earn between $37,170 and $41,520.
- $35K10th
- $37K25th
- $37KMedian
- $42K75th
- $50K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,110 | $3,342 | $19.28 |
| Median | $37,440 | $3,120 | $18.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,170 | $3,098 | $17.87 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $41,520 | $3,460 | $19.96 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapist Aides pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Physical therapist aides in Boston earn about the same as the Massachusetts average ($39,830) and 10% more than the U.S. average ($36,430). At the median the gap is +6% against the U.S. median of $35,240.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $40,110 | $37,440 | $35,480 | $49,950 | 840 |
| Massachusetts | $39,830 | $37,440 | $35,070 | $48,690 | 1,020 |
| United States | $36,430 | $35,240 | $25,360 | $47,780 | 48,150 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Therapist Aides salary after taxes in Boston
On the average salary of $40,110, a single filer in Boston takes home about $32,723 a year, or $2,727 a month and $1,259 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $34,408 | $2,867 |
| Working in MA | $32,723 | $2,727 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for physical therapist aides? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $40,110 buys what about $37,048 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 18.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapist Aides salary in other Massachusetts cities
Boston ranks 1st of 3 Massachusetts metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Boston$40,110
- Worcester$39,770
- Springfield$37,360
Highest-paying cities for physical therapist aides
Anchorage, AK pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($57,940).
- Anchorage, AK$57,940
- San Jose, CA$51,380
- Santa Cruz, CA$50,620
- San Francisco, CA$49,270
- Seattle, WA$47,620
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Physical Therapist Aides salary in Boston: questions
How much do physical therapist aides make an hour in Boston?
$19.28 an hour on average, and $18.00 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapist aides salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,480 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,170, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapist aides take-home pay in Boston?
About $32,723 a year ($2,727 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,110. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do physical therapist aides earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% more than the U.S. average for this job ($36,430).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-2022; area Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.00, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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