Physical Therapist Aides Salary in New Jersey

Physical therapist aides in New Jersey earn the most in Atlantic City (average $38,050 a year) and the least in Trenton ($34,140), across the 2 New Jersey metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the physical therapist aides average at $36,330 and the median at $34,430 for 2,230 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $36,430.

Physical Therapist Aides average salary by city in New Jersey

Atlantic City$38,050
Trenton$34,140

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Atlantic City	$38,050	$33,180	$32,220	$32,139	99
Trenton	$34,140	$32,220	$32,220	$29,102	103

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Physical Therapist Aides salary in other states

Physical Therapist Aides salary by city and state

More about pay in New Jersey

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-2022.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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