U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsAssist 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.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65,960 | 1.6 % | $23.95 | $49,810 | 0.5 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $14.94 | $19.35 | $23.89 | $28.39 | $33.09 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $31,070 | $40,240 | $49,690 | $59,050 | $68,820 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offices of Other Health Practitioners | 26,800 | 4.03 | $23.24 | $48,330 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 16,030 | 0.31 | $23.03 | $47,900 |
| Nursing Care Facilities | 7,440 | 0.45 | $25.80 | $53,660 |
| Home Health Care Services | 5,200 | 0.49 | $28.62 | $59,520 |
| Offices of Physicians | 2,910 | 0.13 | $22.34 | $46,460 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offices of Other Health Practitioners | 26,800 | 4.03 | $23.24 | $48,330 |
| Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | 1,920 | 0.90 | $24.18 | $50,290 |
| Home Health Care Services | 5,200 | 0.49 | $28.62 | $59,520 |
| Nursing Care Facilities | 7,440 | 0.45 | $25.80 | $53,660 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 16,030 | 0.31 | $23.03 | $47,900 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health Care Services | 5,200 | 0.49 | $28.62 | $59,520 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 200 | 0.01 | $28.11 | $58,460 |
| Employment Services | 770 | 0.03 | $27.38 | $56,950 |
| Nursing Care Facilities | 7,440 | 0.45 | $25.80 | $53,660 |
| Community Care Facilities for the Elderly | 650 | 0.09 | $25.46 | $52,970 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 4,890 | 0.99 | 1.91 | $25.16 | $52,320 |
| California | 4,460 | 0.32 | 0.61 | $27.77 | $57,760 |
| Texas | 4,250 | 0.42 | 0.81 | $30.02 | $62,440 |
| Pennsylvania | 4,130 | 0.75 | 1.45 | $20.57 | $42,780 |
| Florida | 3,740 | 0.53 | 1.02 | $26.58 | $55,280 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 4,890 | 0.99 | 1.91 | $25.16 | $52,320 |
| Tennessee | 2,270 | 0.88 | 1.70 | $24.85 | $51,680 |
| West Virginia | 600 | 0.87 | 1.68 | $19.97 | $41,540 |
| Kentucky | 1,500 | 0.87 | 1.68 | $22.20 | $46,180 |
| Oklahoma | 1,250 | 0.85 | 1.63 | $22.49 | $46,790 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 4,250 | 0.42 | 0.81 | $30.02 | $62,440 |
| California | 4,460 | 0.32 | 0.61 | $27.77 | $57,760 |
| Connecticut | 440 | 0.27 | 0.52 | $27.01 | $56,180 |
| Florida | 3,740 | 0.53 | 1.02 | $26.58 | $55,280 |
| Nevada | 320 | 0.29 | 0.56 | $26.34 | $54,800 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 1,840 | 0.52 | 1.00 | $24.86 | $51,700 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 1,280 | 0.26 | 0.49 | $24.83 | $51,650 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 1,120 | 0.62 | 1.20 | $21.71 | $45,150 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,110 | 0.29 | 0.56 | $26.95 | $56,060 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 1,100 | 0.66 | 1.27 | $23.93 | $49,780 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 1,090 | 0.44 | 0.84 | $29.60 | $61,570 |
| Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor, OH | 1,080 | 1.12 | 2.16 | $25.39 | $52,810 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,050 | 0.96 | 1.84 | $19.43 | $40,420 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 920 | 0.73 | 1.41 | $21.55 | $44,830 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 870 | 0.80 | 1.54 | $28.29 | $58,840 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden, AL | 90 | 2.67 | 5.14 | $25.17 | $52,350 |
| New Bedford, MA | 150 | 2.41 | 4.64 | $26.81 | $55,760 |
| Leominster-Fitchburg-Gardner, MA | 100 | 2.07 | 3.98 | $22.27 | $46,320 |
| Cleveland, TN | 60 | 1.77 | 3.41 | $30.08 | $62,570 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | 100 | 1.76 | 3.40 | $26.16 | $54,410 |
| Cumberland, MD-WV | 60 | 1.68 | 3.24 | $24.39 | $50,730 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | 360 | 1.66 | 3.20 | $25.87 | $53,800 |
| Ocala, FL | 150 | 1.66 | 3.19 | $19.70 | $40,980 |
| Topeka, KS | 170 | 1.61 | 3.10 | $25.06 | $52,120 |
| Danville, VA | 60 | 1.60 | 3.08 | $26.68 | $55,500 |