Physical Therapist Assistants (31-2021)
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.
Employment and Job Openings
| Employment | Average Annual Openings | |||||
| 2018 Estimate | 2028 Projection | Percent Change | Labor Force Exits | Occupation Transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 90 | 97 | 7.78 | 4 | 8 | 13 | United States | 98400 | 125000 | 0.0 | 4800 | 9000 | 16500 |
Job Outlook for Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with low employment opportunities.
2020 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 28.58 | 16.27 | 23.20 | 28.74 | 34.04 | 39.65 |
| Alaska | 28.48 | 17.27 | 19.33 | 28.45 | 35.39 | 42.53 |
| Anchorage/Mat-Su Area | 27.84 | 17.30 | 18.90 | 26.79 | 34.80 | 44.84 |
* indicates the estimate is not available, or the hourly wage is greater than $100, or the annual wage is greater than $208,000.