Careers · Physical Therapist Aides · New Jersey
Physical Therapist Aides in New Jersey
Physical therapist aides assist licensed physical therapists by handling routine and delegated tasks during patient treatment. They work in hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation facilities, and other healthcare settings In New Jersey the median pay is $34,430 a year, 2% below the national median of $35,240.
$34,430median pay in New Jersey, per year
$32,220–$37,490middle half earn
2,230employed in New Jersey
$35,240U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in New Jersey
2open roles like this on employer career sites, 1 in New Jersey or remote
2employers hiring
1posted in the last 7 days
NJ · COwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a certificate or training program.
Skills that matter most
Active ListeningMonitoringService OrientationReading ComprehensionSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationWritingSpeaking
Knowledge areas
Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageComputers and ElectronicsTherapy and CounselingPsychologyPublic Safety and Security
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Physical Therapist Aides.
Licenses and training in New Jersey
Physical Therapist Aides pay in other states
Alaska · $55,760Minnesota · $42,330Colorado · $41,970New Hampshire · $40,460Maine · $39,660Washington · $39,500District of Columbia · $38,950Montana · $38,950California · $38,330North Dakota · $37,680
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against physical therapist aides and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against physical therapist aides and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 31-2022.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Jersey, annual.