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Physical Therapist Aides is a notable career in the 31 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Physical Therapist Aides against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 31-2022 |
| title | Physical Therapist Aides |
| onet code | 31-2022.00 |
| description | Under close supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant, perform only delegated, selected, or routine tasks in specific situations. These duties include preparing the patient and the treatment area. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 31 |
| tot emp | 44,010 |
| a mean | 35,510 |
| a median | 34,520 |
| a pct10 | 24,960 |
| a pct25 | 29,710 |
| a pct75 | 38,240 |
| a pct90 | 46,930 |
| h mean | 17 |
| h median | 16 |
The day-to-day work of a physical therapist aides typically centers on clean and organize work area and disinfect equipment after treatment. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Active Listening, Monitoring, and Service Orientation. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.15 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working physical therapist aides, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (34.4%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 10% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in Minnesota at $44,340 and lowest in Louisiana at $21,600 — a 2.1× spread. The top five states (Minnesota, Alaska, Massachusetts, District of Columbia, Washington) average $40,042. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $44,340 | $43,150 | $33,370 | $50,830 | 90 |
| Alaska | $42,320 | $53,320 | $34,390 | $69,220 | 130 |
| Massachusetts | $38,000 | $41,940 | $33,510 | $55,240 | 530 |
| District of Columbia | $37,820 | $37,920 | $37,780 | $38,080 | 30 |
| Washington | $37,730 | $40,730 | $34,870 | $49,980 | 740 |
| Colorado | $37,210 | $38,390 | $30,370 | $46,780 | 410 |
| Hawaii | $36,470 | $40,050 | $30,160 | $52,840 | 110 |
| Iowa | $36,440 | $36,750 | $28,230 | $44,920 | 300 |
| Pennsylvania | $36,420 | $36,730 | $30,420 | $45,670 | 980 |
| California | $36,290 | $39,230 | $33,660 | $46,000 | 6,800 |
| North Dakota | $36,290 | $38,640 | $29,360 | $50,800 | 120 |
| New Jersey | $35,920 | $42,380 | $31,470 | $77,030 | 2,140 |
| Ohio | $35,880 | $35,040 | $23,180 | $43,930 | 870 |
| Oregon | $35,880 | $37,770 | $32,480 | $46,530 | 920 |
| Maine | $35,870 | $44,400 | $32,570 | $69,160 | 120 |
| New Mexico | $35,760 | $41,710 | $27,920 | $75,410 | 200 |
| Wisconsin | $35,700 | $36,540 | $27,730 | $47,480 | 670 |
| Connecticut | $35,280 | $37,010 | $32,640 | $42,320 | 630 |
| North Carolina | $35,190 | $42,950 | $27,040 | $77,090 | 780 |
| New York | $34,970 | $39,530 | $31,410 | $50,060 | 4,080 |
| Arizona | $34,910 | $35,830 | $30,570 | $41,710 | 1,840 |
| Montana | $34,870 | $32,720 | $22,780 | $43,030 | 110 |
| Illinois | $34,790 | $36,060 | $30,230 | $38,930 | 740 |
| South Dakota | $34,290 | $34,530 | $29,460 | $41,280 | 110 |
| New Hampshire | $34,250 | $35,900 | $28,060 | $46,170 | 140 |
| Florida | $33,520 | $34,950 | $28,550 | $40,770 | 1,260 |
| Rhode Island | $32,610 | $39,930 | $29,990 | $63,640 | 200 |
| Texas | $32,050 | $34,520 | $23,130 | $46,790 | 4,170 |
| Maryland | $31,370 | $34,360 | $31,200 | $38,120 | 1,030 |
| Georgia | $30,920 | $30,910 | $23,040 | $37,890 | 1,160 |
| South Carolina | $30,750 | $29,350 | $17,920 | $36,810 | 450 |
| Tennessee | $30,700 | $32,330 | $20,880 | $42,410 | 840 |
| Michigan | $30,160 | $31,410 | $24,270 | $39,040 | 1,560 |
| Delaware | $29,640 | $32,250 | $27,880 | $41,070 | 250 |
| Wyoming | $29,460 | $30,890 | $27,820 | $35,130 | 260 |
| Nevada | $29,430 | $32,680 | $26,640 | $37,700 | 640 |
| West Virginia | $29,320 | $32,850 | $22,870 | $43,770 | 160 |
| Indiana | $29,020 | $31,620 | $22,590 | $43,970 | 900 |
| Virginia | $28,840 | $30,750 | $24,960 | $39,090 | 1,050 |
| Kansas | $28,810 | $31,310 | $22,310 | $38,730 | 200 |
| Kentucky | $28,770 | $32,080 | $22,860 | $41,770 | 280 |
| Arkansas | $28,670 | $34,150 | $24,080 | $41,360 | 210 |
| Idaho | $28,610 | $30,980 | $23,200 | $40,210 | 610 |
| Missouri | $28,340 | $31,180 | $25,580 | $37,710 | 900 |
| Utah | $27,860 | $28,550 | $22,820 | $37,740 | 840 |
| Mississippi | $26,900 | $30,110 | $22,050 | $38,600 | 200 |
| Nebraska | $26,540 | $30,170 | $24,960 | $39,440 | 570 |
| Alabama | $25,220 | $25,940 | $19,720 | $30,990 | 730 |
| Oklahoma | $24,350 | $26,110 | $21,040 | $33,520 | 400 |
| Louisiana | $21,600 | $23,520 | $18,670 | $30,230 | 1,510 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for physical therapist aides. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Outpatient Aide or Outpatient Therapy Aide frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Physical Therapist Aides compares to others in the 31 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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