Career Profile Physical Therapists Education Postgraduate degree This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $94,000 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Physical therapists help injured or ill people improve movement and manage pain. General Information Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Physical Therapists Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 37 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 37 openings per year are projected for Physical Therapists. +20.4% Employment Change Employment for Physical Therapists is forecasted to increase significantly more than the regional average by 20.4% between 2023 and 2028. $45.18 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $45.18/hour. Entry level workers are paid $32.96, while experienced workers are paid $52.11. The median wage is significantly above average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 403 Physical Therapists in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 485. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Physical Therapists are Offices of Other Health Practitioners, General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, and Home Health Care Services. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Physical Therapists include Customer and Personal Service, Therapy and Counseling, and Medicine and Dentistry. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Physical Therapists is Postgraduate degree. 100% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
