Physical Therapist Aides Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $37,230 +7.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.90
10th percentile $28,250
90th percentile $80,610
Employed locally 90
National median $34,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,250
    25th
    $29,520
    50th (median)
    $37,230
    75th
    $39,930
    90th
    $80,610

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Aides salary vs area income 55% Median Physical Therapist Aides salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapist Aides

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $57,670
    Barnstable Town, MA $47,290
    Abilene, TX $46,790
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $44,600
    Urban Honolulu, HI $44,430
    Minnesota $44,340

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapist Aides salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $57,670
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $44,600
    Arizona nonmetropolitan area $40,810
    Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $39,560
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $38,700
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,230

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,230
    Medical Assistants $41,420
    Nursing Assistants $37,170
    Dental Assistants $40,010
    Phlebotomists $38,480
    Physical Therapist Assistants $58,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Aides make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Aides in Albuquerque, NM is $17.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.76 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Physical Therapist Aides salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Aides salary in Albuquerque, NM is 7.9% above the national median of $34,520. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Therapist Aides in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Aides (10th percentile) earn around $28,250 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,520.