Physical Therapist Assistants — Job Outlook

Employment of physical therapist assistants is projected to grow +22.0% from 2024 to 2034. This is much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 19,800 openings are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force.

The median annual wage for this occupation was $65,510 as of the latest data. About 108,010 people were employed in this role.