Physical Therapist Aides Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $26,640 -22.8% vs national
Median hourly $12.81
10th percentile $23,230
90th percentile $34,640
Employed locally 340
National median $34,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,230
    25th
    $26,430
    50th (median)
    $26,640
    75th
    $29,630
    90th
    $34,640

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Aides salary vs area income 28% Median Physical Therapist Aides salary is 72% 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
    St. George, UT $37,150
    Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $36,550
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $36,040
    Portland-South Portland, ME $35,860
    Connecticut $35,280

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$37,030
    Nursing Assistants$39,360
    Medical Assistants$44,370
    Dental Assistants$38,370
    Phlebotomists$39,140
    Massage Therapists$61,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Aides make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Aides in Salt Lake City, UT is $12.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.81 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Physical Therapist Aides salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Aides salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 22.8% below 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Aides (10th percentile) earn around $23,230 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,430.