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Physical therapist assistant demographics and statistics in the US

Physical therapist assistant demographics research summary. Zippia estimates physical therapist assistant demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our physical therapist assistant estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about physical therapist assistants after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 73,636 physical therapist assistants currently employed in the United States.
  • 66.3% of all physical therapist assistants are women, while 33.7% are men.
  • The average physical therapist assistant age is 38 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of physical therapist assistants is White (66.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (13.0%), Asian (8.6%) and Black or African American (7.0%).
  • Physical therapist assistants are most in-demand in Atlanta, GA.
  • The professional industry is the highest-paying for physical therapist assistants.
  • 7% of all physical therapist assistants are LGBT.
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Physical therapist assistant demographics by:

Physical therapist assistant gender statistics

66.3% of physical therapist assistants are women and 33.7% of physical therapist assistants are men.
  • Female, 66.3%
  • Male, 33.7%

Physical therapist assistant gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female66.3%
Male33.7%

Physical therapist assistant gender pay gap

Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$52,154
female-income
Female income
$51,624

Physical therapist assistant gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in physical therapist assistant positions over time. Currently, 66.3% of physical therapist assistants are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Physical therapist assistant gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201026.67%73.33%
201128.86%71.14%
201226.19%73.81%
201325.99%74.01%
201431.22%68.78%
201528.88%71.12%
201629.52%70.48%
201728.16%71.84%
201830.06%69.94%
201933.33%66.67%
202031.04%68.96%
202133.66%66.34%

Physical therapist assistant related jobs gender ratio

Job titleMaleFemale
Physical Therapist Assistant34%66%
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
Physical Therapist Assistant
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Physical therapist assistant demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among physical therapist assistants is White, which makes up 66.2% of all physical therapist assistants. Comparatively, 13.0% of physical therapist assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 8.6% of physical therapist assistants are Asian.
  • White, 66.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 13.0%
  • Asian, 8.6%
  • Black or African American, 7.0%
  • Unknown, 4.8%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%

Physical therapist assistant race

Physical therapist assistant racePercentages
White66.2%
Hispanic or Latino13.0%
Asian8.6%
Black or African American7.0%
Unknown4.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.4%

Physical therapist assistant race and ethnicity over time

See how physical therapist assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Physical therapist assistant race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201070.61%9.03%5.21%13.65%
201171.47%8.86%5.89%11.61%
201270.55%8.90%5.95%12.78%
201373.62%6.76%5.59%11.10%
201470.78%7.26%7.47%12.01%
201570.71%7.02%6.96%12.66%
201669.24%8.67%6.61%13.19%
201768.83%5.86%8.25%14.50%
201870.04%6.35%6.81%14.11%
201972.03%6.05%7.21%12.94%
202067.61%5.37%8.66%13.85%
202166.17%7.01%8.61%13.01%

Physical therapist assistant wage gap by race

According to our data, asian physical therapist assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino physical therapist assistants have the lowest average salary at $50,260.
$55,000
$54,000
$53,000
$52,000
$51,000
$50,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$52,111
White$52,668
Black or African American$52,506
Asian$53,276
Hispanic or Latino$50,260
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Average physical therapist assistant age

See how the average age of physical therapist assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Physical therapist assistant age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown38
White3539
Black or African American36
Asian3341
Hispanic or Latino3933

Physical therapist assistant age breakdown

The average age of physical therapist assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 43% of the physical therapist assistant population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Physical therapist assistant age breakdown

Physical Therapist Assistant YearsPercentages
40+ years43%
30-40 years34%
20-30 years23%

Physical therapist assistant educational attainment

The most common degree for physical therapist assistants is associate degree, with 67% of physical therapist assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 24% and bachelor's degree degree at 3%.
  • Associate, 67%
  • Bachelor's, 24%
  • High School Diploma, 3%
  • Master's, 2%
  • Other Degrees, 4%

Physical therapist assistants by degree level

Physical therapist assistant degreePercentages
Associate67%
Bachelor's24%
High School Diploma3%
Master's2%
Other Degrees4%

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Physical therapist assistant wage gap by degree level

$56,000
$55,000
$54,000
$53,000
$52,000
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Bachelor's Degree$52,952
Some College/ Associate Degree$55,401
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Physical therapist assistant employment statistics

Most physical therapist assistants work for a private in the health care industry.

Company size where physical therapist assistants work

Below, you can see the size of companies where physical therapist assistants work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Physical therapist assistant jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees8%
50 - 100 employees16%
100 - 500 employees23%
500 - 1,000 employees12%
1,000 - 10,000 employees28%
> 10,000 employees13%

Physical therapist assistant jobs by company type

Employees with the physical therapist assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most physical therapist assistants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Physical therapist assistant jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education1%
Public6%
Private92%
Government1%

Physical therapist assistant jobs by industry

The most common industries for physical therapist assistants are health care, professional and non profits.

Health Care

Professional

Non Profits

Start-up

Technology

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Physical therapist assistant turnover and employment statistics

Physical therapist assistant unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for physical therapist assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Physical therapist assistant unemployment rate by year

YearPhysical therapist assistant unemployment rate
20103.23%
20113.36%
20124.46%
20132.59%
20143.14%
20152.62%
20161.81%
20172.07%
20181.06%
20191.21%
20205.19%
20213.72%

Average physical therapist assistant tenure

The average physical therapist assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 24,170 physical therapist assistants resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Physical therapist assistant tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year31%
1-2 years25%
3-4 years12%
5-7 years17%
8-10 years7%
11+ years8%

Physical therapist assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of physical therapist assistants that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Kennel Assistant3.36%111,321
Licensed Nursing Assistant4.62%258,713
Collections Technician5.28%29,390
Rehabilitation Services Aide7.18%92,256
Weight Loss Consultant7.30%16,513
Physical Therapist Assistant7.31%-
Certified Massage Therapist11.49%61,567

Similar physical therapist assistant jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Kennel Assistant3.36%111,321
Licensed Nursing Assistant4.62%258,713
Collections Technician5.28%29,390
Rehabilitation Services Aide7.18%92,256
Weight Loss Consultant7.30%16,513
Certified Massage Therapist11.49%61,567

Foreign languages spoken by physical therapist assistants

The most common foreign language among physical therapist assistants is Spanish at 61.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 4.7% and Russian is the third-most popular at 3.9%.
  • Spanish, 61.2%
  • French, 4.7%
  • Russian, 3.9%
  • Portuguese, 3.1%
  • Chinese, 2.9%
  • Other, 24.2%

Physical therapist assistant languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish61.2%
French4.7%
Russian3.9%
Portuguese3.1%
Chinese2.9%
Other24.2%

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Physical therapist assistant location demographics

The amount you can make as a physical therapist assistant can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of physical therapist assistants is $55,546. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do physical therapist assistants earn the most?

Physical therapist assistants earn the most in Alaska, where the average physical therapist assistant salary is $62,641. The map here shows where physical therapist assistants earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Physical Therapist Assistants?

By looking through more than 24,170 resumes, we found that the most popular places for physical therapist assistants are New York, NY and Houston, TX.
Number of Physical Therapist Assistants

Physical therapist assistant jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California4,222$60,328
2Texas3,457$49,137
3Illinois1,875$52,274
4New York1,874$54,583
5Pennsylvania1,634$49,858
6Georgia1,562$55,945
7Ohio1,457$41,351
8North Carolina1,343$51,983
9Virginia1,309$50,713
10New Jersey1,259$56,850
11Indiana1,184$50,934
12Washington1,149$58,103
13Florida1,083$50,283
14Michigan1,021$50,568
15Missouri1,017$46,307
16Massachusetts962$60,084
17Maryland930$56,287
18Tennessee867$53,130
19Colorado867$56,307
20Wisconsin744$51,097
21Minnesota658$53,514
22Kansas579$52,305
23Iowa574$52,966
24Alabama571$49,858
25Oregon548$57,157
26Kentucky514$54,383
27Oklahoma489$40,644
28Nebraska450$58,328
29Arizona434$50,191
30New Hampshire422$59,030
31South Carolina412$40,700
32Arkansas343$49,561
33Connecticut341$59,312
34Louisiana339$45,616
35Utah294$58,935
36Nevada290$57,401
37West Virginia248$55,071
38Idaho229$58,086
39Maine205$61,074
40North Dakota196$58,564
41New Mexico192$50,433
42Montana191$40,564
43Mississippi180$58,183
44Delaware178$58,140
45Vermont146$59,316
46Rhode Island134$59,489
47South Dakota118$58,249
48District of Columbia116$57,240
49Hawaii79$45,642
50Alaska78$62,641
51Wyoming76$53,348

Where are physical therapist assistants in high demand?

Physical therapist assistants are in high demand in Atlanta, GA. There are currently 30 job openings for physical therapist assistants here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country physical therapist assistants are in the most demand.
Jobs openings

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