Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Physical Therapist Aide Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $30,800 This is the median salary for this occupation. Physical Therapist Aides work under close supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant, to perform only delegated, selected, or routine tasks in specific situations General Information Under 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. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Physical Therapist Aide Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area + Travis County 161 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 161 openings per year are projected for Physical Therapist Aide. +34.7% Employment Change Employment for Physical Therapist Aide is forecasted to increase significantly more than the regional average by 34.7% between 2025 and 2030. $14.79 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $14.79/hour. Entry level workers are paid $11.85, while experienced workers are paid $17.45. The median wage is below the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 692 Physical Therapist Aide in the Rural Capital Area + Travis County region. By 2030 this number could reach 932. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Physical Therapist Aide are Offices of Physicians, Offices of Other Health Practitioners, and General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Physical Therapist Aide include Customer and Personal Service, Computers and Electronics, and Therapy and Counseling. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Physical Therapist Aide is Associate's. 85% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
