Physical Therapist Aides pay range in Philadelphia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,180 a year or less, while the top 10% make $43,100 or more. The middle half of physical therapist aides in Philadelphia earn between $24,180 and $38,600.
- $24K10th
- $24K25th
- $32KMedian
- $39K75th
- $43K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $33,660 | $2,805 | $16.18 |
| Median | $32,240 | $2,687 | $15.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $24,180 | $2,015 | $11.62 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $38,600 | $3,217 | $18.56 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapist Aides pay in Philadelphia vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Physical therapist aides in Philadelphia earn about the same as the Pennsylvania average ($34,210) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($36,430). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $35,240.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $33,660 | $32,240 | $24,180 | $43,100 | 990 |
| Pennsylvania | $34,210 | $35,520 | $24,180 | $43,100 | 1,200 |
| 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 Philadelphia
On the average salary of $33,660, a single filer in Philadelphia takes home about $28,192 a year, or $2,349 a month and $1,084 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NJ | $28,724 | $2,394 |
| Working in PA | $28,192 | $2,349 |
| Working in DE | $27,925 | $2,327 |
| Working in MD | $27,839 | $2,320 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Philadelphia a good place for physical therapist aides? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Philadelphia area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.6), so the average $33,660 buys what about $32,822 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Philadelphia ($54,310). A typical home costs $390,463, or 11.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapist Aides salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Philadelphia ranks 5th of 5 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Pittsburgh pays the most ($38,430).
- Pittsburgh$38,430
- Harrisburg$37,560
- Allentown$37,440
- Scranton$33,710
- Philadelphia$33,660
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 Philadelphia: questions
How much do physical therapist aides make an hour in Philadelphia?
$16.18 an hour on average, and $15.50 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapist aides salary in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,180 a year and the 25th percentile is $24,180, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapist aides take-home pay in Philadelphia?
About $28,192 a year ($2,349 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $33,660. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do physical therapist aides earn more in Philadelphia than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (37980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.4%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.10, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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