Physical Therapist Aides Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $30,930 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $14.87
10th percentile $19,550
90th percentile $37,230
Employed locally 80
National median $34,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,550
    25th
    $28,810
    50th (median)
    $30,930
    75th
    $33,270
    90th
    $37,230

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Aides salary vs area income 49% Median Physical Therapist Aides salary is 51% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $42,230
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $37,930
    Pittsburgh, PA $36,680
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $36,240
    Erie, PA $36,210
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $35,450

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,890
    Nursing Assistants $38,830
    Medical Assistants $40,060
    Dental Assistants $44,810
    Phlebotomists $37,940
    Physical Therapist Assistants $60,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Aides in Scranton, PA is $14.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Aides salary in Scranton, PA is 10.4% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Aides (10th percentile) earn around $19,550 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,810.