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Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapist Assistant · $68,380
Physical Therapist Assistants typically earn $68,380 a year, and about 112,430 are employed nationally. Employment is projected to grow 23% from 2025 to 2035 (BLS).
Physical Therapist Career Path
Typical pay at each step, from federal wage data (May 2025): Physical Therapist Assistant $68,380, Physical Therapist $102,760.
Pay at each rung
BLS OES May 2025+$34,380
Typical annual pay · bar length is pay · click a rung
Rung 2 of 2 · this guide+$34,380 a year
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist · $102,760
Physical Therapists typically earn $102,760 a year, and about 267,330 are employed nationally. Employment is projected to grow 11.9% from 2025 to 2035 (BLS).
What each step pays
Physical Therapist Assistant → Physical Therapist+$34,380$68,380 to $102,760 a year
BLS OES May 2025 · typical annual pay