Occupation ยท SOC 31-2021
Physical Therapist Assistants: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of physical therapist assistants typically cannot be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 108,010 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $65,510 ($31.50 an hour).
US employment
108,010
Median annual wage
$65,510
Mean annual wage
$67,160
Median hourly wage
$31.50
Education and training
Typical education
Associate's degree
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Job zone
3
Medium preparation
States with the most jobs
- 1. Texas11,230
- 2. Florida9,410
- 3. California8,430
- 4. Ohio6,530
- 5. Pennsylvania4,410
- 6. Illinois4,320
- 7. Michigan4,060
- 8. New York3,850
- 9. Virginia3,340
- 10. Tennessee3,140
States that pay the most
- 1. California$79,410
- 2. Massachusetts$77,780
- 3. Alaska$76,310
- 4. Texas$76,250
- 5. New Jersey$74,780
- 6. Connecticut$74,120
- 7. Virginia$73,900
- 8. Nevada$73,080
- 9. Washington$72,950
- 10. Maryland$71,770
Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.
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