Physical Therapist Aides Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $30,990 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.90
10th percentile $18,720
90th percentile $30,990
Employed locally 70
National median $34,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,720
    25th
    $23,350
    50th (median)
    $30,990
    75th
    $30,990
    90th
    $30,990

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 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
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $44,600
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,070
    Winston-Salem, NC $43,940
    Alaska $42,320
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $41,180
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $38,810

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,050
    Nursing Assistants $31,920
    Medical Assistants $35,100
    Psychiatric Aides $32,620
    Dental Assistants $36,710
    Phlebotomists $31,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Aides in Tuscaloosa, AL is $14.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Aides salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 10.2% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Aides (10th percentile) earn around $18,720 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,350.