Physical Therapist Aides Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $35,920 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.27
10th percentile $34,390
90th percentile $68,660
Employed locally 90
National median $34,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,390
    25th
    $34,490
    50th (median)
    $35,920
    75th
    $65,640
    90th
    $68,660

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Aides salary vs area income 37% Median Physical Therapist Aides salary is 63% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $41,430
    North Dakota $36,290
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $36,040
    Akron, OH $35,690
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $35,360
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $35,040

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $37,700
    Medical Assistants $52,520
    Nursing Assistants $45,550
    Dental Assistants $56,180
    Psychiatric Aides $46,950
    Medical Equipment Preparers $53,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Aides in Anchorage, AK is $17.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Aides salary in Anchorage, AK is 4.1% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Aides (10th percentile) earn around $34,390 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,490.