What are the main factors that influence a Therapy Aide's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Therapy Aide?

The Business Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Therapy Aide roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change A Therapy Aide's salary?

A Therapy Aide's salary grows with experience: a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (0-0 years)earns $65,023, a Therapy Aide (0-1 years)earns $37,037, a Physical Therapy Supervisor (3-5 years)earns $107,009, a Physical Therapy Manager (5+ years)earns $126,302, a Physical Therapy Director (5+ years)earns $151,540,

What are the highest paying states for a Therapy Aide?

Therapy Aide salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Therapy Aide roles are District of Columbia $39,755, California $39,605, Massachusetts $39,077. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Therapy Aide roles make?

Salaries for Therapy Aide level roles vary by specialization: Recreational Therapy Aide: $88,759; Speech Therapy Aide: $81,101; Occupational Therapy Aide: $56,998; Mental Health Therapy Aide Trainee: $41,402; Adjunct Physical Therapy Aide: $38,638.

Therapy Aide Salary in Delaware

How much does a Therapy Aide make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Therapy Aide in Delaware is $36,362 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

However, a Therapy Aide's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $44,762
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $33,123 to $40,759
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $30,174

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Therapy Aide Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$40,759	$3,397	$784	$20
Average	$36,362	$3,030	$699	$17
25th Percentile	$33,123	$2,760	$637	$16

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Key Factors That Influence Therapy Aide Salaries

A Therapy Aide's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Therapy Aide Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Therapy Aide's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $65,023
Early Career (1-2 years): $37,037
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $107,009
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $126,302
Expert (over 8 years): $151,540

Levels	Salary
Licensed ... Level Therapy Aide	$65,023
Therapy A... Level Therapy Aide	$37,037
Physical ... Level Therapy Aide	$107,009
Physical ... Level Therapy Aide	$126,302
Physical ... Level Therapy Aide	$151,540

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How Do Therapy Aide Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Therapy Aides. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $39,755.
California: $39,605.
Massachusetts: $39,077.

District of Columbia $39,755 California $39,605 Massachusetts $39,077 Washington $38,933 New Jersey $38,919 Alaska $38,868 Connecticut $38,373 New York $38,172

Hawaii $37,529 Rhode Island $37,228 Maryland $37,023 Minnesota $36,743 Colorado $36,635 Illinois $36,599 Oregon $36,463 Delaware $36,362

New Hampshire $36,299 Virginia $36,158 Pennsylvania $35,745 Nevada $35,536 North Dakota $35,468 Michigan $35,360 Wisconsin $35,321 Vermont $35,242

Texas $35,023 Maine $35,009 Arizona $34,987 Ohio $34,962 Georgia $34,632 Indiana $34,466 Wyoming $34,434 Utah $34,384

Iowa $34,362 Kansas $34,190 Louisiana $34,140 North Carolina $34,122 Missouri $34,114 Florida $33,974 Montana $33,899 Nebraska $33,827

Kentucky $33,788 South Carolina $33,644 Tennessee $33,554 Idaho $33,518 New Mexico $33,256 Oklahoma $33,199 Alabama $32,987 South Dakota $32,632

Arkansas $32,438 West Virginia $32,334 Mississippi $32,021

Top Paying Cities for Therapy Aides

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $36,198
Little Creek: $36,463
Magnolia: $36,411

Lincoln, DE $36,198 Little Creek, DE $36,463 Magnolia, DE $36,411 Milford, DE $36,290 Marydel, DE $36,350 Millsboro, DE $36,047 Millville, DE $36,102 Milton, DE $36,165

Nassau, DE $36,191 Ocean View, DE $36,096 Rehoboth Beach, DE $36,165 Seaford, DE $36,186 Selbyville, DE $36,036 Smyrna, DE $36,489 Viola, DE $36,321 Woodside, DE $36,418

Bear, DE $36,334 Newark, DE $36,321 Claymont, DE $36,395 Delaware City, DE $36,357 Hockessin, DE $36,317 Kirkwood, DE $36,350 Middletown, DE $36,364 Montchanin, DE $36,326

New Castle, DE $36,331 Odessa, DE $36,382 Port Penn, DE $36,406 Rockland, DE $36,329 Saint Georges, DE $36,353 Townsend, DE $36,409 Winterthur, DE $36,333 Lewes, DE $36,179

Wilmington, DE $36,319 Dover, DE $36,463 Dover Afb, DE $36,271 Bethany Beach, DE $36,058 Bethel, DE $36,095 Bridgeville, DE $36,181 Camden Wyoming, DE $36,361 Cheswold, DE $36,452

Clayton, DE $36,453 Dagsboro, DE $36,033 Delmar, DE $35,975 Ellendale, DE $36,084 Felton, DE $36,288 Fenwick Island, DE $36,041 Frankford, DE $35,978 Frederica, DE $36,323

Georgetown, DE $36,019 Greenwood, DE $36,186 Harbeson, DE $36,058 Harrington, DE $36,242 Hartly, DE $36,354 Houston, DE $36,190 Kenton, DE $36,454 Laurel, DE $35,998

Yorklyn, DE $36,328

Therapy Aide Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Therapy Aide roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Business Services, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Therapy Aide positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Therapy Aide as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Therapy Aide

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Business Services	$39,998	$19.0	10%

Therapy Aide Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Therapy Aide's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$33,123

Average $36,362/year

$40,759

$2,760

Average $3,030/month

$3,397

$637

Average $699/week

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Average $17/hour

$20

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$40,759	$3,397	$784	$20
Average	$36,362	$3,030	$699	$17
25th Percentile	$33,123	$2,760	$637	$16

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