Career Profile Physical Therapist Aides Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $27,300 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. 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 Aides Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 25 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 25 openings per year are projected for Physical Therapist Aides. +21.2% Employment Change Employment for Physical Therapist Aides is forecasted to increase significantly more than the regional average by 21.2% between 2023 and 2028. $13.14 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $13.14/hour. Entry level workers are paid $10.98, while experienced workers are paid $15.00. The median wage is below average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 117 Physical Therapist Aides in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 142. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Physical Therapist Aides are Offices of Other Health Practitioners, Offices of Physicians, and General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Physical Therapist Aides include Customer and Personal Service, English Language, and Computers and Electronics. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Physical Therapist Aides is HS diploma or less. 45% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
