Hourly Rate for Physical Therapist Assistant Jobs

Updated: 7 Feb 2012
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$0$16$32$48
Hourly Rate$15.21 - $30.20  
   
Overtime$15.22 - $45.01  
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$0$32K$64K$96K
Bonus$0.00 - $2,540  
   
Profit Sharing$225.00 - $46,000  
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$31,222 - $63,644  
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Hourly Rate

Aegis Therapies, Inc.$23.57 - $27.88
Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital$19.62 - $23.82
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Hourly Rate

Physical Therapy$14.53 - $30.44
Healthcare$15.01 - $30.93
Rehabilitation$16.00 - $30.49
Long-term Care / Rehabilitation$17.08 - $30.98
Nursing Home$15.96 - $30.18

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Key Statistics for Physical Therapist Assistant Jobs

Gender
Female
73%
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Male
27%
male alumni
Hourly Rate:$18.21 - $25.99 $19.54 - $27.58
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
14%
1-4 years
42%
5-9 years
15%
10-19 years
23%
20 years or more
5%
Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 70% dental benefits Dental: 50%
vision benefits Vision: 39% employee benefits None: 28%

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Career Path for Physical Therapist Assistant Jobs

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Physical Therapist Assistant

Salary Range

$31,222 - $63,644
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Physical Therapy Aide
$17,354 - $31,370
Waiter/Waitress
$7,768 - $38,986
Physical Therapist Aide
$17,326 - $32,585
 
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Physical Therapist Assistant

Salary Range

$31,222 - $63,644
payscale
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA)
$35,920 - $68,729
Physical Therapy Assistant
$26,203 - $61,012
Physical Therapist (PT)
$48,659 - $86,523
 

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a very positive job outlook for physical therapist assistants, with faster than average employment growth over the next several years. In most states, to get started as a physical therapist assistant, individuals must earn an associate degree and pass the National Physical Therapy Exam. If you’re considering this career, be sure to find out what the specific requirements are for your state. You might also want to look at the chart showing Physical Therapist Assistant Salaries by State to see how the median salary range varies from one place to the next. Salaries also vary depending on employment setting. Physical therapist assistants work in many different settings, including private practices, hospitals, nursing homes, clinics and more. To get an idea of what salaries are like in these different settings, take a look at the chart showing the median Physical Therapist Assistant Salary by Employer Type. For further career information, see how physical therapist assistant salaries compare to Physical Therapist Salaries.

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