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Physical Therapist Assistants
AUTOMATION RISK
15%
risk level
POLLING
There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet
WAGES
$61,180
or $29.41 hourly
What is the risk of automation?
Qualities required for this occupation:
Assisting and Caring for Others
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quite important
Assisting and Caring for Others (100)
Social Perceptiveness (69)
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions (28)
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What have our users voted the risk to be?
This occupation has been voted '31%' by our users to be fully automated within the next two decades.
Our visitors have voted that there is a small chance this occupation will be replaced by robots/AI. This is further validated by the automation risk level we have generated, which suggests a 15% chance of automation.
How likely do you think this occupation will be taken over by robots/AI within the next 20 years?
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How quickly is this occupation growing?
The number of 'Physical Therapist Assistants' job openings is expected to rise 26.5% by 2031
'Physical Therapist Assistants' is expected to be a very fast growing occupation in comparison to other occupations.
* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2021 and 2031.
Updated projections are due Sep 2023.
What are the median wages for 'Physical Therapist Assistants' in the United States?
In 2021 the median annual wage for 'Physical Therapist Assistants' was $61,180, or $29.41 hourly
'Physical Therapist Assistants' are paid 33.7% higher than the national median wage, which stands at $45,760
* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
How many people are employed as physical therapist assistants?
As of 2021 there were 93,660 people employed as Physical Therapist Assistants within the United States.
This represents around 0.07% of the employed workforce across the country.
Put another way, around 1 in 1 thousand people are employed as Physical Therapist Assistants.
Job description
Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist. Generally requires formal training.
SOC Code: 31-2021.00
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