Physical Therapist Aides
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays below the statewide median wage.
Wages for Physical Therapist Aides *
U S |
$12.87 | $15.51 | $18.76 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$18.13 | $20.03 | $20.14 |
Central Minnesota |
$15.73 | $19.89 | $19.89 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$17.86 | $19.89 | $22.44 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$12.90 | $16.05 | $20.03 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$19.85 | $20.05 | $24.93 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 190 workers employed in this very small career.
Where do Physical Therapist Aides most often work?
Current Demand
This career is currently in low demand.
Future Demand
This career is seeing very high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 408 new Physical Therapist Aides to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 46,700 | 58,500 | 11,800 | 25.3% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 297 | 332 | 35 | 11.8% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 19 | 21 | 2 | 10.5% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 23 | 26 | 3 | 13% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 195 | 219 | 24 | 12.3% |
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