Physical Therapist Aides Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $35,560 +3% vs national
Median hourly $17.09
10th percentile $29,010
90th percentile $41,540
Employed locally 110
National median $34,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,010
    25th
    $32,240
    50th (median)
    $35,560
    75th
    $39,020
    90th
    $41,540

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Aides salary vs area income 52% Median Physical Therapist Aides salary is 48% 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
    Columbus, OH $38,830
    Toledo, OH $36,990
    Ohio $35,880
    Akron, OH $35,690
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $32,040
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $31,550

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $31,020
    Nursing Assistants $38,060
    Medical Assistants $44,720
    Dental Assistants $46,880
    Physical Therapist Assistants $62,990
    Phlebotomists $38,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Aides in Cleveland, OH is $17.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Aides salary in Cleveland, OH is 3% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Aides (10th percentile) earn around $29,010 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,240.