What are the main factors that influence a Pt Technician's salary?

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

How does experience change A Pt Technician's salary?

A Pt Technician's salary grows with experience: a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (0-0 years)earns $66,485, a Pt Technician (0-1 years)earns $37,849, a Physical Therapy Supervisor (3-5 years)earns $109,349, a Physical Therapy Manager (5+ years)earns $129,027, a Physical Therapy Director (5+ years)earns $154,725,

What are the highest paying states for a Pt Technician?

Pt Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Pt Technician roles are District of Columbia $41,129, California $40,973, Massachusetts $40,427. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Pt Technician roles make?

Salaries for Pt Technician level roles vary by specialization: PT Sales Manager: $124,320; PT Sales Supervisor: $110,733; PT: $106,002; Physical Therapist (PT): $106,001; PT Supervisor: $105,398.

Pt Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does a Pt Technician make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Pt Technician in Delaware is $37,619 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $18.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $46,653
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $34,306 to $42,348
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $31,289

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Pt Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$42,348	$3,529	$814	$20
Average	$37,619	$3,135	$723	$18
25th Percentile	$34,306	$2,859	$660	$16

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Key Factors That Influence Pt Technician Salaries

A Pt Technician'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 Pt Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Pt Technician'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): $66,485
Early Career (1-2 years): $37,849
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $109,349
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $129,027
Expert (over 8 years): $154,725

Levels	Salary
Licensed ... Level Pt Technician	$66,485
Pt Techni... Level Pt Technician	$37,849
Physical ... Level Pt Technician	$109,349
Physical ... Level Pt Technician	$129,027
Physical ... Level Pt Technician	$154,725

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How Do Pt Technician 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 Pt Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $41,129.
California: $40,973.
Massachusetts: $40,427.

District of Columbia $41,129 California $40,973 Massachusetts $40,427 Washington $40,279 New Jersey $40,264 Alaska $40,212 Connecticut $39,699 New York $39,491

Hawaii $38,826 Rhode Island $38,514 Maryland $38,302 Minnesota $38,013 Colorado $37,901 Illinois $37,864 Oregon $37,723 Delaware $37,619

New Hampshire $37,553 Virginia $37,407 Pennsylvania $36,980 Nevada $36,764 North Dakota $36,694 Michigan $36,582 Wisconsin $36,542 Vermont $36,460

Texas $36,233 Maine $36,218 Arizona $36,196 Ohio $36,170 Georgia $35,828 Indiana $35,658 Wyoming $35,624 Utah $35,572

Iowa $35,550 Kansas $35,371 Louisiana $35,319 North Carolina $35,301 Missouri $35,293 Florida $35,149 Montana $35,071 Nebraska $34,996

Kentucky $34,955 South Carolina $34,807 Tennessee $34,714 Idaho $34,677 New Mexico $34,406 Oklahoma $34,346 Alabama $34,127 South Dakota $33,759

Arkansas $33,559 West Virginia $33,451 Mississippi $33,128

Top Paying Cities for Pt Technicians

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: $38,934
Little Creek: $38,574
Magnolia: $38,733

Lincoln, DE $38,934 Little Creek, DE $38,574 Magnolia, DE $38,733 Milford, DE $38,934 Marydel, DE $38,429 Millsboro, DE $38,934 Millville, DE $39,194 Milton, DE $38,934

Nassau, DE $38,934 Ocean View, DE $39,194 Rehoboth Beach, DE $39,194 Seaford, DE $38,525 Selbyville, DE $39,194 Smyrna, DE $38,384 Viola, DE $38,733 Woodside, DE $38,622

Bear, DE $38,102 Newark, DE $38,117 Claymont, DE $38,146 Delaware City, DE $38,117 Hockessin, DE $38,146 Kirkwood, DE $38,117 Middletown, DE $38,306 Montchanin, DE $38,146

New Castle, DE $38,146 Odessa, DE $38,358 Port Penn, DE $38,013 Rockland, DE $38,146 Saint Georges, DE $38,117 Townsend, DE $38,302 Winterthur, DE $38,146 Lewes, DE $38,934

Wilmington, DE $38,146 Dover, DE $38,555 Dover Afb, DE $38,644 Bethany Beach, DE $39,194 Bethel, DE $38,525 Bridgeville, DE $38,934 Camden Wyoming, DE $38,596 Cheswold, DE $38,466

Clayton, DE $38,369 Dagsboro, DE $39,194 Delmar, DE $38,525 Ellendale, DE $38,934 Felton, DE $38,934 Fenwick Island, DE $39,194 Frankford, DE $39,194 Frederica, DE $38,934

Georgetown, DE $38,934 Greenwood, DE $38,934 Harbeson, DE $38,934 Harrington, DE $38,934 Hartly, DE $38,351 Houston, DE $38,934 Kenton, DE $38,369 Laurel, DE $38,525

Yorklyn, DE $38,146

Pt Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Pt Technician'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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$34,306

Average $37,619/year

$42,348

$2,859

Average $3,135/month

$3,529

$660

Average $723/week

$814

$16

Average $18/hour

$20

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$42,348	$3,529	$814	$20
Average	$37,619	$3,135	$723	$18
25th Percentile	$34,306	$2,859	$660	$16

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