Physical Therapist Assistants
Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures.
Quick Facts
Wages: |
Above the statewide median $30.18 / hour Read more about wages |
Outlook: |
Well above statewide average
Growth rate: 35.4% Read more about outlook |
Education: |
Associate's degree is typically required. |
On the Job: |
Typical Work Tasks
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Job Title Examples: |
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) Physical Therapy Technican See more job title examples |
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Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
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 pays above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Physical Therapist Assistants *
U S |
$27.12 | $31.54 | $37.85 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$25.26 | $30.18 | $33.07 |
Central Minnesota |
$25.29 | $29.88 | $33.6 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$26.3 | $30.26 | $33.53 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$25.42 | $29.35 | $30.59 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$24.15 | $28.45 | $31.31 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$23.86 | $28.66 | $31.21 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$25.52 | $31.44 | $33.76 |
* "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.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 1130 workers employed in this small career.
Where do Physical Therapist Assistants most often work?
- Ambulatory Health Care Services
- Hospitals
- Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
- Administrative and Support Services
- Management of Companies and Enterprises
Current Demand
This career is currently in high demand.