Physical Therapist Aides Salary
The median pay for a physical therapist aides in Colorado is $41,970/year ($20.18/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $32K at the entry level to $52K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Colorado. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $42K get you in Colorado?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado
Entry-level physical therapist aides (10th percentile) start around $32K. Mid-career wages sit at $42K. Top earners bring in $52K or more, a $21K spread from bottom to top.
Physical Therapist Aides salary by metro in Colorado
3 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $43K | +1% | 150 |
| Boulder | $37K | -11% | 40 |
| Colorado Springs | $32K | -25% | 60 |
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Frequently asked questions
What’s the entry-level salary for physical therapist aides in Colorado?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new physical therapist aides typically earn — is $32K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $1,890/month.
Is physical therapist aide a high-paying job in Colorado?
Local pay is 19% above the national median — $42K here vs. $35K nationally.
How does Colorado compare to the national average for physical therapist aides?
Colorado pays $42K median vs. the U.S. average of $35K — that’s +19%.
How much do physical therapist aides make in Colorado?
The median is $41,970 a year, that works out to about $20 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $31,500, and experienced physical therapist aides can clear $52,290. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $42K enough to live in Colorado?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,826/month after taxes. Rent data is not available for this area.
How far does a physical therapist aides salary go in Colorado?
Colorado has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median physical therapist aides salary is worth about $41,970 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do physical therapist aides get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.