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Job outlook for directors of physical therapy in the United States
Are director of physical therapy jobs in demand?
Yes, director of physical therapy jobs are in demand. Director of physical therapy demand is projected to grow 17% from 2018 to 2028.
Director of physical therapy job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of director of physical therapy jobs and the average director of physical therapy salary over time.
Director of physical therapy jobs over time
Director of physical therapy job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,003 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,963 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,074 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,032 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,003 | 0.00% |
Average director of physical therapy salary over time
Director of physical therapy salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $107,759 | $51.81 | +1.8% |
| 2025 | $105,900 | $50.91 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | $104,112 | $50.05 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | $102,833 | $49.44 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $101,116 | $48.61 | +1.6% |
Director of physical therapy jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of director of physical therapy job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where directors of physical therapy earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for directors of physical therapy
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 403 | 30% |
| 2 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 264 | 30% |
| 3 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 495 | 27% |
| 4 | Vermont | 623,657 | 143 | 23% |
| 5 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 1,003 | 20% |
| 6 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 818 | 17% |
| 7 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 764 | 16% |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,041 | 15% |
| 9 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 591 | 15% |
| 10 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 437 | 15% |
| 11 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 100 | 14% |
| 12 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 209 | 11% |
| 13 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 118 | 11% |
| 14 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 61 | 11% |
| 15 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 348 | 10% |
| 16 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 280 | 10% |
| 17 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 292 | 9% |
| 18 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 180 | 9% |
| 19 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 119 | 9% |
| 20 | Alaska | 739,795 | 67 | 9% |
Most common cities for directors of physical therapy
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danville | 2 | 4% | $120,152 |
| 2 | San Ramon | 2 | 3% | $120,123 |
| 3 | Walnut Creek | 2 | 3% | $120,219 |
| 4 | Valrico | 1 | 3% | $83,434 |
| 5 | Roseville | 1 | 2% | $81,448 |
| 6 | Saint Peters | 1 | 2% | $82,894 |
| 7 | Modesto | 1 | 0% | $118,831 |
| 8 | Tucson | 1 | 0% | $88,773 |