U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsUnder close supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant, perform only delegated, selected, or routine tasks in specific situations. These duties include preparing the patient and the treatment area.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45,900 | 2.0 % | $12.02 | $25,000 | 0.6 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $8.30 | $9.51 | $11.39 | $13.85 | $16.67 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $17,270 | $19,780 | $23,680 | $28,810 | $34,670 |
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 | 23,350 | 3.51 | $11.58 | $24,080 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 8,520 | 0.17 | $12.59 | $26,180 |
| Nursing Care Facilities | 3,750 | 0.23 | $13.18 | $27,420 |
| Offices of Physicians | 3,260 | 0.14 | $11.35 | $23,610 |
| Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | 2,380 | 1.11 | $12.90 | $26,820 |
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 | 23,350 | 3.51 | $11.58 | $24,080 |
| Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | 2,380 | 1.11 | $12.90 | $26,820 |
| Nursing Care Facilities | 3,750 | 0.23 | $13.18 | $27,420 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 8,520 | 0.17 | $12.59 | $26,180 |
| Outpatient Care Centers | 880 | 0.15 | $12.21 | $25,400 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment Services | 70 | (7) | $16.10 | $33,490 |
| Home Health Care Services | 460 | 0.04 | $15.84 | $32,950 |
| Community Care Facilities for the Elderly | 420 | 0.06 | $14.53 | $30,220 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 210 | (7) | $14.13 | $29,390 |
| Nursing Care Facilities | 3,750 | 0.23 | $13.18 | $27,420 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 6,080 | 0.43 | 1.20 | $13.15 | $27,350 |
| Texas | 4,410 | 0.44 | 1.21 | $10.80 | $22,460 |
| New Jersey | 2,920 | 0.77 | 2.14 | $12.07 | $25,110 |
| New York | 2,900 | 0.35 | 0.96 | $12.91 | $26,850 |
| Florida | 2,400 | 0.34 | 0.94 | $11.45 | $23,820 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 2,920 | 0.77 | 2.14 | $12.07 | $25,110 |
| Utah | 880 | 0.76 | 2.12 | $10.30 | $21,430 |
| Idaho | 420 | 0.71 | 1.96 | $11.12 | $23,130 |
| Maryland | 1,490 | 0.60 | 1.67 | $12.05 | $25,070 |
| Louisiana | 1,070 | 0.58 | 1.61 | $10.52 | $21,880 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 50 | 0.15 | 0.40 | $15.97 | $33,210 |
| Vermont | 70 | 0.23 | 0.65 | $15.83 | $32,920 |
| Hawaii | 90 | 0.16 | 0.45 | $14.69 | $30,550 |
| Massachusetts | 790 | 0.25 | 0.70 | $14.09 | $29,300 |
| District of Columbia | 70 | 0.12 | 0.32 | $13.97 | $29,060 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 2,000 | 0.40 | 1.11 | $12.22 | $25,420 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,720 | 0.45 | 1.25 | $13.73 | $28,550 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 1,480 | 0.42 | 1.16 | $11.50 | $23,920 |
| Edison-New Brunswick, NJ Metropolitan Division | 1,010 | 1.05 | 2.90 | $11.32 | $23,540 |
| Baltimore-Towson, MD | 780 | 0.63 | 1.74 | $11.51 | $23,940 |
| Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division | 770 | 0.81 | 2.24 | $12.34 | $25,670 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 760 | 0.42 | 1.17 | $14.05 | $29,220 |
| Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metropolitan Division | 650 | 0.54 | 1.50 | $14.25 | $29,630 |
| Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division | 600 | 0.44 | 1.21 | $13.17 | $27,390 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 560 | 0.23 | 0.62 | $11.91 | $24,770 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita Falls, TX | 100 | 1.87 | 5.18 | $9.31 | $19,360 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | 40 | 1.58 | 4.38 | $10.63 | $22,120 |
| Abilene, TX | 90 | 1.52 | 4.20 | $8.81 | $18,330 |
| Redding, CA | 90 | 1.52 | 4.20 | $12.33 | $25,650 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | 320 | 1.48 | 4.10 | $9.97 | $20,730 |
| Chico, CA | 100 | 1.44 | 3.97 | $10.84 | $22,540 |
| San Angelo, TX | 60 | 1.33 | 3.67 | $9.46 | $19,680 |
| Bend, OR | 80 | 1.28 | 3.54 | $11.62 | $24,170 |
| St. George, UT | 60 | 1.22 | 3.38 | $11.05 | $22,980 |
| Lawton, OK | 50 | 1.22 | 3.38 | $9.28 | $19,310 |