Physical Therapist Aide salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A physical therapist aide earns a median of $35,240 a year ($16.94 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $36,430. About 48,150 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $35,240
- Gross pay
- $1,355.38
- Federal income tax
- −$78.80
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$84.03
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$19.65
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,172.90
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $35,240
- Federal
- $2,049
- FICA
- $2,696
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $30,495
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Physical Therapist Aides. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 31-2022). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist aide make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $16.94; the average is $17.52.
What is the salary range for a physical therapist aide?
The bottom 10% earn under $25,360 and the top 10% earn over $47,780 a year.
How much is $35,240 after taxes?
About $30,495 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $29,645 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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