Physical Therapist Aides Salary in Montana
The median pay for a physical therapist aides in Montana is $34,870/year ($16.76/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $23K at the entry level to $43K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Montana. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
So what does $35K get you in Montana?
About physical therapist aides
Sponsored links — AffordMap may earn a commission at no cost to you. Learn more
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Montana
Entry-level physical therapist aides (10th percentile) start around $23K. Mid-career wages sit at $35K. Top earners bring in $43K or more, a $20K spread from bottom to top.
Compare to other states
Track physical therapist aides salary changes
BLS updates this data quarterly. We'll email you when Montana numbers change.
Related careers in Healthcare Support
Frequently asked questions
How much do physical therapist aides make in Montana?
The median is $34,870 a year, that works out to about $17 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $22,780, and experienced physical therapist aides can clear $43,030. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $35K enough to live in Montana?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,425/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,129/month, which eats 46.6% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a physical therapist aides salary go in Montana?
Montana 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 $35,948 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.