How Much Does a Physical Therapy Technician Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$35,240
Physical therapy technicians in the U.S. earn a median of $35,240 a year, or $16.94 an hour. Half of physical therapy technicians earn more than $35,240 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $47,780.
Pay percentiles for physical therapy technicians
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $12.19 | $25,360 |
| 25th | $14.62 | $30,410 |
| 50th (median) | $16.94 | $35,240 |
| 75th | $18.66 | $38,810 |
| 90th | $22.97 | $47,780 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Physical Therapist Aides (SOC 31-2022). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for physical therapy technicians
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $55,760 | $26.81 | +58% |
| Minnesota | $42,330 | $20.35 | +20% |
| Colorado | $41,970 | $20.18 | +19% |
| New Hampshire | $40,460 | $19.45 | +15% |
| Maine | $39,660 | $19.07 | +13% |
| Washington | $39,500 | $18.99 | +12% |
| District of Columbia | $38,950 | $18.72 | +11% |
| Montana | $38,950 | $18.73 | +11% |
| California | $38,330 | $18.43 | +9% |
| North Dakota | $37,680 | $18.11 | +7% |
| United States | $35,240 | $16.94 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many physical therapy technicians are there?
BLS counts about 48,150 physical therapy technicians employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Physical Therapist Aides”. The most jobs are in California (7,330), Texas (5,710) and New York (4,950).
The mean (average) annual wage is $36,430, higher than the median of $35,240.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $2,937
- Biweekly
- $1,355
- Weekly
- $678
- Daily (8 hours)
- $136
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do physical therapy technicians make an hour?
The median hourly wage for physical therapy technicians is $16.94. The middle 50% earn between $14.62 and $18.66 an hour.
Which state pays physical therapy technicians the most?
Alaska has the highest median wage for physical therapy technicians at $55,760, +58% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for physical therapy technicians?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of physical therapy technicians earn less than $25,360 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.