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Physical Therapists

Role Overview

Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.

Salary by State (top paying)

State Median salary
California $123,300
Alaska $108,640
New Jersey $106,310
Nevada $105,170
Oregon $104,430
Maryland $104,330
Connecticut $103,720
Texas $103,710
Illinois $103,380
Delaware $103,120
Rhode Island $102,900
Massachusetts $102,260
Washington $102,140
Georgia $101,930
Arizona $101,660

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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$101,020

Projected Growth (10yr)

+10.9%

Avg. annual openings

13.2k

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