Physical Therapist Assistants (31-2021) in Eastern Workforce Development Area



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Eastern Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment		50
Mean wage		$33.98
Entry wage		$26.47
10th percentile wage		$22.60
50th percentile wage		$35.27
90th percentile wage		$41.78

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Education and Health Services	50	91.7%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Education and Health Services	50	$34.80

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.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$35.27		$17.28		$17.99
2018	$34.79	+1.4%	$17.04	+1.4%	$17.74
2017	$33.48	+3.9%	$16.41	+3.9%	$17.08
2016	$32.41	+3.3%	$15.88	+3.3%	$16.53
2015	$31.32	+3.5%	$15.34	+3.5%	$15.97
2014	$30.78	+1.7%	$15.08	+1.7%	$15.70
2013	$30.17	+2.0%	$14.78	+2.0%	$15.39
2012	$29.79	+1.3%	$14.59	+1.3%	$15.19
2011	$29.35	+1.5%	$14.38	+1.5%	$14.97
2010	$28.95	+1.4%	$14.18	+1.4%	$14.76
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$35.27		$23.16		$12.11
2018	$34.79	+1.4%	$22.96	+.9%	$11.83
2017	$33.48	+3.9%	$22.26	+3.1%	$11.23
2016	$32.41	+3.3%	$21.66	+2.8%	$10.75
2015	$31.32	+3.5%	$21.17	+2.3%	$10.15
2014	$30.78	+1.7%	$20.72	+2.1%	$10.06
2013	$30.17	+2.0%	$20.28	+2.2%	$9.89
2012	$29.79	+1.3%	$19.87	+2.1%	$9.92
2011	$29.35	+1.5%	$19.53	+1.7%	$9.82
2010	$28.95	+1.4%	$19.22	+1.6%	$9.72

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2019

Top Areas For This Occupation

Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Eastern	$35.27	50
North Central	$35.10	330
Southwest	$33.64	90
Northwest	$33.35	140

Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central	$35.10	330
Northwest	$33.35	140
South Central	$29.92	140
Southwest	$33.64	90


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