The job market for physical therapy assistants in the United States

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

How employable are physical therapy assistants?

CareerExplorer rates physical therapy 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 therapy assistants. That number is based on 26,200 additional physical therapy assistants, and the retirement of 8,700 existing physical therapy assistants.

What’s the supply of physical therapy assistants?

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

Physical Therapy Assistant job market by state