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Physical Therapist Assistants (31-2021) in Norwich-New London Labor Market Area
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Norwich-New London LMA (1Q 2023)
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Estimated employment50
Mean wage$34.16
Entry wage$28.70
10th percentile wage$27.56
50th percentile wage$32.52
90th percentile wage$39.64
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Ambulatory Health Care Services3057.5%
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities2031.1%
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Ambulatory Health Care Services30$35.54
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities20$32.52
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
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $32.52 $18.12 $14.40
2022$31.11+4.5%$17.34+4.5%$13.78
2021$28.68+8.5%$15.98+8.5%$12.70
2020$27.18+5.5%$15.14+5.5%$12.03
2019$26.20+3.7%$14.60+3.7%$11.60
2018$25.13+4.3%$14.00+4.3%$11.13
2017$24.25+3.6%$13.51+3.6%$10.74
2016$23.48+3.3%$13.08+3.3%$10.40
2015$22.81+3.0%$12.71+3.0%$10.10
2014$22.32+2.2%$12.44+2.2%$9.88
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $32.52 $24.55 $7.97
2022$31.11+4.5%$23.73+3.4%$7.38
2021$28.68+8.5%$22.46+5.7%$6.22
2020$27.18+5.5%$21.69+3.5%$5.49
2019$26.20+3.7%$21.07+2.9%$5.13
2018$25.13+4.3%$20.46+3.0%$4.68
2017$24.25+3.6%$19.87+2.9%$4.38
2016$23.48+3.3%$19.41+2.4%$4.07
2015$22.81+3.0%$18.92+2.6%$3.89
2014$22.32+2.2%$18.52+2.2%$3.80
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 2023
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
New Haven $36.89  140  
Bridgeport-Stamford $36.47  230  
Waterbury $36.02  40  
Hartford $36.01  300  
Norwich-New London $32.52  50  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $36.01  300  
Bridgeport-Stamford $36.47  230  
New Haven $36.89  140  
Norwich-New London $32.52  50  
Waterbury $36.02  40  
Wages in other areas
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