Career Profile

Physical Therapist Aide

Education HS diploma or less
This is the typical education required for this occupation.
Earnings $34,700
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.

Physical Therapist Aide

Occupational Outlook

For the Rural Capital Area

19

Job Opportunities

Over the next five years, an average of 19 openings per year are projected for Physical Therapist Aide.

+14.7%

Employment Change

Employment for Physical Therapist Aide is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 14.7% between 2025 and 2030.

$16.68

Earnings Potential

The typical worker in this occupation is paid $16.68/hour. Entry level workers are paid $12.57, while experienced workers are paid $20.74. The median wage is below the wage across all occupations.

Local Employment Opportunities

There are 104 Physical Therapist Aide in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 120.

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.