🏥 Healthcare
↑ 18% growth · Much faster than average
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
PTAs help injured patients recover movement and manage pain under the supervision of physical therapists. They guide exercises, apply therapeutic modalities, and cheer patients through the hard work of recovery.
$62,770
Median Salary
100K
US Jobs
2 years
Training
$10,000–$35,000
Typical Cost
💰 Salary & Earning Potential
Salary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Figures represent national averages — local wages vary by state, city, and employer.
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📈 Job Outlook
18%
Projected Growth (10yr)
Much faster than average
100K
Total US Jobs
Active positions nationwide
PTA License
Required Credential
PTA License (NPTE-PTA exam)
🎓 Training & Education
Typical Program
AAS in Physical Therapist Assistant
Program Length
2 years
Typical Tuition
$10,000–$35,000
Work Setting
Outpatient clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, schools
🏆 Credential Required: PTA License (NPTE-PTA exam)
☀️ Day in the Life
A typical day as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) involves working closely with clients and colleagues in a Outpatient clinics environment. You'll apply your training daily while building expertise and advancing your career.
⚖️ Pros & Cons
Advantages
- ✅ Strong job security
- ✅ Rewarding work
- ✅ Clear career progression
- ✅ Growing demand
Challenges
- ⚠️ Can be physically demanding
- ⚠️ May require ongoing certification
- ⚠️ Entry-level wages vary by region
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📍 Shreveport, LA
Certificate 2-4yr
Federal dataset match
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University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus
📍 Gallup, NM
Certificate 1-<2yr
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📍 New York, NY
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Florence-Darlington Technical College
📍 Florence, SC
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Spartanburg Community College
📍 Spartanburg, SC
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville
📍 Knoxville, TN
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Volunteer State Community College
📍 Gallatin, TN
Certificate 1-<2yr
Federal dataset match
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📍 Altoona, PA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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📍 Spencerport, NY
Certificate 1-<2yr
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📍 Los Angeles, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Lindsey Hopkins Technical College
📍 Miami, FL
Certificate 1-<2yr
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📍 Rome, GA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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📍 Detroit, MI
Certificate 1-<2yr
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📍 Moorhead, MS
Certificate 2-4yr
Federal dataset match
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New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
📍 Las Cruces, NM
Certificate 1-<2yr
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📍 Troy, NY
Certificate 1-<2yr
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📍 Durham, NC
Certificate 2-4yr
Federal dataset match
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📍 Chattanooga, TN
Certificate 2-4yr
Federal dataset match
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📍 Locust Grove, VA
Certificate 1-<2yr
Federal dataset match
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Moore Norman Technology Center
📍 Norman, OK
Certificate 1-<2yr
Federal dataset match
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📍 Bentonville, AR
Certificate 1-<2yr
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📍 York, PA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Institute of Medical Careers
📍 Pittsburgh, PA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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📍 Huntsville, AL
Certificate 1-<2yr
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📍 Grand Rapids, MI
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Chattahoochee Technical College
📍 Marietta, GA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
📍 Valdosta, GA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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📍 South Easton, MA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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📍 Springfield, MA
Certificate 1-<2yr
Federal dataset match
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📍 Great Falls, MT
Certificate 1-<2yr
Federal dataset match
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📍 Youngstown, OH
Certificate 1-<2yr
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📍 Rapid City, SD
Certificate 1-<2yr
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📍 Big Stone Gap, VA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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📍 Burns Flat, OK
Certificate 1-<2yr
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📍 Toms River, NJ
Certificate 1-<2yr
Federal dataset match
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📍 Salt Lake City, UT
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Quinsigamond Community College
📍 Worcester, MA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Northwest Mississippi Community College
📍 Senatobia, MS
Certificate 2-4yr
Federal dataset match
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Westmoreland County Community College
📍 Youngwood, PA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Mercer County Technical Education Center
📍 Princeton, WV
Certificate 1-<2yr
Federal dataset match
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Ross Medical Education Center-Brighton
📍 Brighton, MI
Certificate 1-<2yr
Federal dataset match
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📍 Vidalia, GA
Certificate 2-4yr
Federal dataset match
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Charles H McCann Technical School
📍 North Adams, MA
Certificate 1-<2yr
Federal dataset match
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Ross Medical Education Center-New Baltimore
📍 New Baltimore, MI
Certificate 1-<2yr
Federal dataset match
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Ross Medical Education Center-Evansville
📍 Evansville, IN
Certificate 1-<2yr
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📍 Steubenville, OH
Certificate 1-<2yr
Federal dataset match
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📍 Cross Lanes, WV
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Northwood Technical College
📍 Rice Lake, WI
Certificate 1-<2yr
Federal dataset match
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Ross Medical Education Center-Ann Arbor
📍 Ann Arbor, MI
Certificate 1-<2yr
Federal dataset match
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Franklin Technology Center Adult Education
📍 Joplin, MO
Certificate 1-<2yr
Federal dataset match
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Ross Medical Education Center-Morgantown
📍 Morgantown, WV
Certificate 1-<2yr
Federal dataset match
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H Councill Trenholm State Community College
📍 Montgomery, AL
Certificate 1-<2yr
Federal dataset match
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Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College
📍 Miami Lakes, FL
Certificate 1-<2yr
Federal dataset match
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Prairie State College
📍 Chicago Heights, IL
Certificate 1-<2yr
Federal dataset match
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Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology
📍 Wichita, KS
Certificate 2-4yr
Federal dataset match
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📍 Scottsbluff, NE
Certificate 2-4yr
Federal dataset match
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Center for Instruction, Technology & Innovation
📍 Mexico, NY
Certificate 1-<2yr
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📍 San Luis Obispo, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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American College of Healthcare and Technology
📍 Riverside, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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📍 Brecksville, OH
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Rochester Community and Technical College
📍 Rochester, MN
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Pearl River Community College
📍 Poplarville, MS
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Isothermal Community College
📍 Spindale, NC
Certificate 1-<2yr
Federal dataset match
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Lebanon County Area Vocational Technical School
📍 Lebanon, PA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport
📍 Bridgeport, WV
Certificate 1-<2yr
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North Dakota State College of Science
📍 Wahpeton, ND
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Southwestern Oregon Community College
📍 Coos Bay, OR
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Commonwealth Technical Institute
📍 Johnstown, PA
Certificate 2-4yr
Federal dataset match
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Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology
📍 Pleasant Gap, PA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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📍 Groveport, OH
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Lancaster County Career and Technology Center
📍 Willow Street, PA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Prestige Health & Beauty Sciences Academy
📍 Hallandale Beach, FL
Certificate 1-<2yr
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