The job market for physical therapist assistants in the United States

There are currently an estimated 100,700 physical therapist assistants in the United States. The physical therapist assistant job market is expected to grow by 26.0% between 2022 and 2032.

How employable are physical therapist assistants?

CareerExplorer rates physical therapist assistants with a B employability rating, meaning this career should provide good employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 34,900 physical therapist assistants. That number is based on 26,200 additional physical therapist assistants, and the retirement of 8,700 existing physical therapist assistants.

What’s the supply of physical therapist assistants?

The physical therapist assistant industry is concentrated in Texas, Ohio, Florida

Physical Therapist Assistant job market by state