The median annual wage for Physical Therapist Aides in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $31,030 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $34,800.
Pay spans roughly $24,260 at the 10th percentile to $48,210 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.92 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as physical therapist aides in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $31,030 |
| Mean (annual) | $34,800 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.92 |
| 10th percentile | $24,260 |
| 90th percentile | $48,210 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.