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This career pays well above the median wage.    This career is projected to grow much faster than average.    This career requires a high level of certain physical abilities, such as physical strength, standing or walking, good eyesight, or good hearing   

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Physical Therapists

Help people who have injuries or illness improve their movement or manage their pain.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Well above the statewide median
 $45.73 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Well above statewide average
Growth rate:  20.5%    Read more about outlook

Education:

 Graduate degree (any type) is typically required.

On the Job:

 Typical Work Tasks
  • Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.
  • Treat patients using physical therapy techniques.
  • Record patient medical histories.
  • Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
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Job Title Examples:

 Pediatric Physical Therapist
Registered Physical Therapist (RPT)
Rehabilitation Services Director

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Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages   This career pays well above the median wage.

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

This career: $45.73
Statewide median: $24.25

 

This is a very high-wage career. It pays well above the statewide median wage.


Wages for Physical Therapists *

Area Low Median High
U S
 $40.29 $48.79 $53.64
Minnesota
 $40.31 $45.73 $48.51
Central Minnesota
 $40.49 $43.99 $49.42
Northeast Minnesota
 $38.98 $39.76 $48.92
Northwest Minnesota
 $39.26 $42.05 $48.65
Southeast Minnesota
 $40.08 $42.13 $46.79
Southwest Minnesota
 $38.39 $41.29 $48.88
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN
 $41.91 $46.83 $48.47

* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 4430 workers employed in this medium-sized career.

Where do Physical Therapists most often work?

 

Current Demand

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