Physical Therapist Assistants
Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist. Generally requires formal training.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 1,680 | $61,060 | $29.36 | |
| Alaska | 200 | $59,310 | $28.52 | |
| Arizona | $53,680 | $25.81 | ||
| Arkansas | 1,550 | $58,020 | $27.89 | |
| California | 6,780 | $73,150 | $35.17 | |
| Colorado | 1,260 | $60,230 | $28.96 | |
| Connecticut | 730 | $68,390 | $32.88 | |
| Delaware | 230 | $65,580 | $31.53 | |
| District of Columbia | $55,060 | $26.47 | ||
| Florida | 6,910 | $64,940 | $31.22 | |
| Georgia | 2,400 | $59,510 | $28.61 | |
| Hawaii | 230 | $63,870 | $30.71 | |
| Idaho | 600 | $46,860 | $22.53 | |
| Illinois | 4,270 | $59,300 | $28.51 | |
| Indiana | 2,060 | $58,960 | $28.35 | |
| Iowa | 1,120 | $54,160 | $26.04 | |
| Kansas | 1,040 | $55,630 | $26.74 | |
| Kentucky | 2,220 | $53,150 | $25.55 | |
| Louisiana | 1,410 | $54,440 | $26.18 | |
| Maine | 380 | $55,330 | $26.60 | |
| Maryland | 1,340 | $59,360 | $28.54 | |
| Massachusetts | 2,050 | $68,250 | $32.81 | |
| Michigan | 3,550 | $51,380 | $24.70 | |
| Minnesota | 1,020 | $56,050 | $26.95 | |
| Mississippi | 860 | $54,800 | $26.35 | |
| Missouri | 2,140 | $55,810 | $26.83 | |
| Montana | 290 | $56,150 | $27.00 | |
| Nebraska | 890 | $55,010 | $26.45 | |
| Nevada | 660 | $49,870 | $23.98 | |
| New Hampshire | 320 | $60,070 | $28.88 | |
| New Jersey | 1,530 | $70,450 | $33.87 | |
| New Mexico | 610 | $55,450 | $26.66 | |
| New York | 3,690 | $61,090 | $29.37 | |
| North Carolina | 2,640 | $60,440 | $29.06 | |
| North Dakota | 130 | $52,240 | $25.11 | |
| Ohio | 6,150 | $61,450 | $29.54 | |
| Oklahoma | 1,390 | $55,950 | $26.90 | |
| Oregon | 780 | $59,500 | $28.60 | |
| Pennsylvania | 5,540 | $55,410 | $26.64 | |
| Rhode Island | 270 | $70,690 | $33.98 | |
| South Carolina | 1,830 | $60,990 | $29.32 | |
| South Dakota | 250 | $47,710 | $22.94 | |
| Tennessee | 2,270 | $61,380 | $29.51 | |
| Texas | 7,690 | $69,470 | $33.40 | |
| Utah | 740 | $60,330 | $29.01 | |
| Vermont | 100 | $62,260 | $29.93 | |
| Virginia | 3,140 | $56,740 | $27.28 | |
| Washington | 1,460 | $59,680 | $28.69 | |
| West Virginia | 750 | $55,160 | $26.52 | |
| Wisconsin | 1,960 | $55,100 | $26.49 | |
| Wyoming | 200 | $54,660 | $26.28 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of a physical therapist, to implement physical therapy treatment care plans, train patients, conduct treatment interventions, use equipment, and observe and record patient progress. Includes instruction in applied anatomy and physiology, behavioral sciences, biomechanics, clinical documentation, clinical pathology, communication, exercise physiology, kinesiology, neuroscience, and professional standards and ethics.
South University-Montgomery
Montgomery, AL
Associate Degree
George C Wallace Community College-Dothan
Dothan, AL
Associate Degree
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville
Hanceville, AL
Associate Degree
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, AL
Associate Degree
John C Calhoun State Community College
Tanner, AL
Associate Degree
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$60,740 per yearNational average salaryVery HighJob growth rate
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Associate's degreeTypical education requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as physical therapist assistants.
- Less than high school 2%
- High school graduate 5%
- College dropout 10%
- Associate’s degree 50%
- Bachelor’s degree 28%
- Master’s degree 3%
- Doctorate degree 2%
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