Pt Aide Salary in the United States

How much does a Pt Aide make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Pt Aide in the United States is $33,068 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $16.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $36,571
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $29,674 to $34,901
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $26,583
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Pt Aide Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $34,901 $2,908 $671 $17
Average $33,068 $2,756 $636 $16
25th Percentile $29,674 $2,473 $571 $14
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Key Factors That Influence Pt Aide Salaries

A Pt 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Pt Aide Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Pt 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): $36,904
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $33,304
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $40,009
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $44,645
  • Expert (over 8 years): $44,712
Levels Salary
Behaviora... Level Pt Aide$36,904
Pt Aide Level Pt Aide$33,304
Home Care... Level Pt Aide$40,009
Home Care... Level Pt Aide$44,645
Home Care... Level Pt Aide$44,712
$36,904 0 yr
$33,304 < 2 yrs
$40,009 2-4 yrs
$44,645 5-8 yrs
$44,712 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Pt 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:

  • San Jose: $41,709
  • San Francisco: $41,299
  • Oakland: $40,383

What Skills Can Increase a Pt Aide's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 4.25% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Housekeeping (Mentioned in 5.85% Job Postings): Housekeeping department is keeping the venue clean and sanitary as part of customer service. Cleaners vacuum rugs and furniture in hallways, rooms and public areas. They collect trash and empty wastebaskets, change the sheets and make the beds.
  • Assisted Living (Mentioned in 3.07% Job Postings): Assisted living exemplifies the shift from "care as service" to "care as business" in the broader health care arena predicted more than three decades ago. A consumer-driven industry, assisted living offers a wide range of options, levels of care, and diversity of services (Lockhart, 2009) and is subject to state rather than federal regulatory oversight. "Assisted living" means depends on both the state and provider in question: variations in state regulatory definitions are significant and provider variables include everything from philosophy, geographic location and auspice, to organizational size and structure.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Commitment 4.25%
Housekeeping 5.85%
Assisted Living 3.07%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Pt Aide's salary.
  • Budgeting: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Decision Making: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Medication Administration: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Budgeting
$37,367
13%
Decision Making
$37,367
13%
Medication Administration
$37,036
12%
Communicates Effectively
$36,705
11%
Collaboration
$35,713
8%
Coordination
$35,383
7%
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How Education impacts a Pt Aide's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Pt Aides enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Pt Aide with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $27,577 and $28,761).

Pt Aide Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Pt Aide
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.2%
High School 68.1%
Associates 11.6%
Bachelors 15.2%
Masters 2.9%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Pt Aide Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Pt 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.

Last Updated on March 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Pt Aide

Salaries for a Pt Aide can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $28,639 in 2023 to around $28,027 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Pt Aide salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Pt Aide Over Time

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2023
$28,639
2024
$28,370
2025
$28,027
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2023 $28,639
2024 $28,370
2025 $28,027
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