Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Physical Therapist Education Postgraduate degree This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $104,900 This is the median salary for this occupation. 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 Therapist Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 33 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 33 openings per year are projected for Physical Therapist. +17.5% Employment Change Employment for Physical Therapist is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 17.5% between 2025 and 2030. $50.44 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $50.44/hour. Entry level workers are paid $34.25, while experienced workers are paid $62.89. The median wage is significantly above the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 463 Physical Therapist in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 544. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Physical Therapist are Home Health Care Services, Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals, and Offices of Other Health Practitioners. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Physical Therapist include Customer and Personal Service, Therapy and Counseling, and Medicine and Dentistry. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Physical Therapist is Postgraduate degree. 97% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
