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Job outlook for physiatrists in the United States
Are physiatrist jobs in demand?
Yes, physiatrist jobs are in demand. Physiatrist demand is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028.
Physiatrist job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of physiatrist jobs and the average physiatrist salary over time.
Physiatrist jobs over time
Physiatrist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 892 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 980 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 108 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 3,064 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,798 | 0.00% |
Average physiatrist salary over time
Physiatrist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $305,616 | $146.93 | +2.5% |
| 2025 | $298,195 | $143.36 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | $293,164 | $140.94 | --5.0% |
| 2023 | $308,487 | $148.31 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | $301,964 | $145.17 | +4.7% |
Physiatrist jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of physiatrist job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where physiatrists earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for physiatrists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 84 | 10% |
| 2 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 148 | 7% |
| 3 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 71 | 7% |
| 4 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 56 | 7% |
| 5 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 330 | 6% |
| 6 | Alaska | 739,795 | 46 | 6% |
| 7 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 62 | 5% |
| 8 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 270 | 4% |
| 9 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 182 | 4% |
| 10 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 68 | 4% |
| 11 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 64 | 4% |
| 12 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 53 | 4% |
| 13 | Vermont | 623,657 | 22 | 4% |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 363 | 3% |
| 15 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 189 | 3% |
| 16 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 145 | 3% |
| 17 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 116 | 3% |
| 18 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 105 | 3% |
| 19 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 86 | 3% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 28 | 3% |
Most common cities for physiatrists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakewood | 2 | 3% | $318,705 |
| 2 | Anchorage | 2 | 1% | $399,191 |
| 3 | Auburn | 1 | 1% | $320,734 |
| 4 | Federal Way | 1 | 1% | $320,470 |
| 5 | Fresno | 1 | 0% | $247,532 |