How much does a Physical Therapy Attendant make in the United States? The average Physical Therapy Attendant salary in the United States is $36,244 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $32,425 and $41,090. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Physical Therapy Attendant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Physical Therapy Attendant Salary $28,947 US February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Physical Therapy Attendant Salary $32,425 US February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Physical Therapy Attendant Salary $36,244 US February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Physical Therapy Attendant Salary $41,090 US February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Physical Therapy Attendant Salary $45,503 US February 26, 2024
25% $32,425 10% $28,947 90% $45,503 75% $41,090 $36,244 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Scheduling: Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.

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Health care: Health care or healthcare is the improvement of health via the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, amelioration, or cure of disease, illness, injury, and other physical and mental impairments in people.

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Scheduling 4.68%
Health care 2.03%
Front office 1.32%
Others 91.97%

Job Description for Physical Therapy Attendant

Physical Therapy Attendant assists in the treatment of patients under the direction of physical therapists. Supports physical therapy care by preparing treatment areas, equipments, and materials. Being a Physical Therapy Attendant may be responsible for the operation and maintenance of equipment. Prepares and sanitizes treatment rooms for the patients. Additionally, Physical Therapy Attendant helps maintain the treatment records of the patient. May perform various clerical duties such as greeting patients and scheduling appointments. Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a manager. The Physical Therapy Attendant works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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For Physical Therapy Attendant, the first career path typically progresses to Physical Therapy Supervisor.

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Physical Therapy Attendant salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Physical Therapy Attendant, the highest Physical Therapy Attendant salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Physical Therapy Attendant salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Physical Therapy Attendant salary is in Miami, FL, where the Physical Therapy Attendant salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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