Physical therapy majors have a hard time finding a job right out of college. Graduates with a physical therapy degree are entering a strange job market and it can be hard to find your first job in physical therapy. To make finding a job easier, Zippia scanned through 18,264 physical therapy major resumes to identify the jobs physical therapy majors most prefer.
Highest-paying jobs with a physical therapy degree
- Starting salary$56,000Job openings86,697Top locations:Job description:Physical therapists, sometimes called PTs, help injured or ill people improve their movement and manage their pain. These therapists are often an important part of the rehabilitation, treatment, and prevention of patients with chronic conditions, illnesses, or injuries.
- Starting salary$52,000Job openings127,064Top locations:New York, NY;Â Â Chicago, IL;Â Â Houston, TX;Â ÂJob description:Physical therapists, sometimes called PTs, help injured or ill people improve their movement and manage their pain. These therapists are often an important part of the rehabilitation, treatment, and prevention of patients with chronic conditions, illnesses, or injuries.
- Starting salary$45,000Job openings646,159Top locations:Job description:Registered nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members.
- Starting salary$40,000Job openings80,018Top locations:Job description:Physical therapist assistants, sometimes called PTAs, and physical therapist aides work under the direction and supervision of physical therapists. They help patients who are recovering from injuries and illnesses regain movement and manage pain.
- Starting salary$35,000Job openings56,812Top locations:New York, NY;Â Â Chicago, IL;Â Â Houston, TX;Â ÂJob description:Athletic trainers specialize in preventing, diagnosing, and treating muscle and bone injuries and illnesses.
- Starting salary$34,000Job openings105,023Top locations:Job description:Social workers help people solve and cope with problems in their everyday lives. One group of social workers—clinical social workers—also diagnose and treat mental, behavioral, and emotional issues.
- Starting salary$26,000Job openings34,023Top locations:Job description:Fitness trainers and instructors lead, instruct, and motivate individuals or groups in exercise activities, including cardiovascular exercises (exercises for the heart and blood circulation), strength training, and stretching. They work with people of all ages and skill levels.
- Starting salary$22,000Job openings42,701Top locations:Chicago, IL;Â Â Pittsburgh, PA;Â Â Caro, MI;Â ÂJob description:Physical therapist assistants, sometimes called PTAs, and physical therapist aides work under the direction and supervision of physical therapists. They help patients who are recovering from injuries and illnesses regain movement and manage pain.
- Starting salary$20,000Job openings66,670Top locations:Phoenix, AZ;Â Â Baton Rouge, LA;Â Â San Antonio, TX;Â ÂJob description:Physical therapist assistants, sometimes called PTAs, and physical therapist aides work under the direction and supervision of physical therapists. They help patients who are recovering from injuries and illnesses regain movement and manage pain.
- Starting salary$8,000Job openings99,485Top locations:New York, NY;Â Â Los Angeles, CA;Â Â Philadelphia, PA;Â ÂJob description:Physical therapist assistants, sometimes called PTAs, and physical therapist aides work under the direction and supervision of physical therapists. They help patients who are recovering from injuries and illnesses regain movement and manage pain.
