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Job outlook for therapy program managers in the United States
Are therapy program manager jobs in demand?
Therapy program manager job and salary trends over time
Therapy program manager jobs over time
Therapy program manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 987 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 910 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 893 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 842 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 784 | 0.00% |
Average therapy program manager salary over time
Therapy program manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $93,242 | $44.83 | +3.3% |
| 2025 | $90,291 | $43.41 | +1.3% |
| 2024 | $89,173 | $42.87 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | $87,939 | $42.28 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $86,321 | $41.50 | +2.2% |
Therapy program manager jobs by state
Most common states for therapy program managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 525 | 76% |
| 2 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 2,915 | 39% |
| 3 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 406 | 30% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,874 | 27% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 248 | 26% |
| 6 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 252 | 24% |
| 7 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 230 | 22% |
| 8 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 126 | 22% |
| 9 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,795 | 21% |
| 10 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,101 | 20% |
| 11 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,099 | 20% |
| 12 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 809 | 20% |
| 13 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 695 | 19% |
| 14 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 253 | 19% |
| 15 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,117 | 18% |
| 16 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 560 | 18% |
| 17 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 345 | 18% |
| 18 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 303 | 18% |
| 19 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 347 | 17% |
| 20 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 151 | 17% |
Most common cities for therapy program managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fredericksburg | 4 | 14% | $100,470 |
| 2 | Salisbury | 1 | 3% | $84,450 |
| 3 | Boulder | 1 | 1% | $75,409 |
| 4 | Weston | 1 | 1% | $84,640 |
| 5 | Indianapolis | 2 | 0% | $78,249 |
| 6 | Baltimore | 1 | 0% | $84,283 |
| 7 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $96,748 |
| 8 | Fresno | 1 | 0% | $119,282 |
| 9 | Houston | 1 | 0% | $101,436 |
| 10 | Irvine | 1 | 0% | $112,839 |
| 11 | Minneapolis | 1 | 0% | $103,658 |
| 12 | San Francisco | 1 | 0% | $122,939 |
Therapy Program Manager job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of therapy program manager experts
Texas A&M University - Central Texas
Freed-Hardeman University
Swarthmore College
Western Carolina University
Auburn University at Montgomery
Maryville University
Thiel College
Dawn Riess Ph.D., RN, ACUE
Assistant ProfessorTexas A&M University - Central Texas
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research And Clinical Nursing
What general advice would you give to a Therapy Program Manager?
Dawn Riess Ph.D., RN, ACUE: Nursing is difficult both physically and emotionally, but it is rewarding. Entry nurses may feel overwhelmed when they first enter the nursing field. I recommend you seek out a mentor and follow up with that person often. Texas Nursing Association (TNA) offers a mentoring program, I recommend you join that organization to help support you as you enter the nursing field. You will have good and bad days when you first begin your career. Having support in the unit you work in is important and usually, the organization has an internship program. You will have a direct impact on people's lives at the worst time in their lives. If someone is stressed, they may take that out on you but do not take it personally.
There are so many different avenues for entry-level nurses. If you don't want to work in the hospital setting, you can go into community health, clinics, outpatient rehab, home health, school nursing, informatics, and more. The flexibility offered in nursing is phenomenal. Your patients may not remember your name, but they will remember how you made them feel. Your impact on patient's lives is limitless. Nurses are present from birth to death and everything in between.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Therapy Program Managers?
Kristen Roberson: The workplace will forever be altered due to the pandemic, and the effects of those in career transitions, not just those graduating now, will be impacted for some time. It will take some time for the new normal to be normal.
What's a good job out of college for Therapy Program Managers?
Stephen O'Connell: Work that uses your skills and builds new ones. There is a premium on your own flexibility over the couple of years, with a lot of job-market volatility due to uncertain structural impacts of the pandemic.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Therapy Program Managers?
Angela Sebby Ph.D.: While jobs may be slower to return to the capacity pre-Covid, the industry and tourism employment will rebound as people still want to travel and explore diverse foods, cultures, and experiences. However, the enduring impact will be the rapid onset of technology that allowed for limited contact with employees and others has become the new norm. Although human interaction is an important aspect of service in the tourism industry, employers have found that they can reduce the number of personal interactions but still deliver an acceptable level of quality service. What would have taken years to adopt, COVID created an amplified adoption.
What technical skills for a Therapy Program Manager stand out to employers?
Angela Sebby Ph.D.: Business, creative, and organizational skills - I would recommend that upcoming graduates are proficient in Word, Excel (highly used), Powerpoint, Outlook (especially how to send meeting requests and calendar organization), TEAMS, Gantt charts for team management, Mindmapping for creativity, and design software. Additionally, I would recommend that they learn how to properly utilize social media for marketing and PR, not just personal posting. Finally, email etiquette would be essential.
What soft skills should all Therapy Program Managers possess?
TeWhan Hahn Ph.D.: Writing skills including email writing, being able to work in teams, and knowing the workplace etiquettes.
Meaghan Goodman Ph.D.
Program Director & Assistant ProfessorMaryville University
Speech-Language Pathology
What's a day at work look like for a Therapy Program Manager?
Meaghan Goodman Ph.D.: A bachelor's in communication sciences and disorders can prepare you for three different tracks. First, it can prepare you to become a licensed Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA). This is someone who works under a fully credential speech-language pathologist. Often times, they carryout intervention plans developed by a fully credentialed speech-language pathologist. If graduate school is on your horizon, a bachelor's degree in communication sciences and disorders will prepare you for acceptance into a Speech-Language Pathology program, or an Audiology program. If you are not accepted into a graduate program right away, working as a speech-language pathology assistant (SLPA) is a great way to get experience in the field!
What technical skills for a Therapy Program Manager stand out to employers?
Meaghan Goodman Ph.D.: Speech-Language Pathologists help people improve their speech, language, swallowing, hearing, and other communication abilities. The goal of our profession is ultimately to help people effectively communicate and improve quality of life. Therefore, the skills that standout to employers are Speech-Language Pathologists who
-Like to think critically and problem solve,
-Are passionate about the field and demonstrate a desire to continually learn more,
-Are dedicated to serving people and helping them live their best lives,
-And those who possess strong advocacy skills!
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Therapy Program Manager job market given the pandemic?
Mary Beth Mason Ph.D.: I think we are going to see teletherapy as a more common service delivery model across settings. I think that that will be what I call a "Pandemic Positive". I think many states will pass legislation post pandemic for teletherapy to be a reimbursable service.
What certifications/licenses/courses can have the biggest impact for Therapy Program Managers?
Mary Beth Mason Ph.D.: I think one of the great things about being a speech-language pathologist is that we can work across the lifespan in a variety of settings. In order to have that flexibility, graduates should get their Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), professional state license, and credential to work in public school setting. It is important to get those three credentials as soon as possible after graduation because they will meet the current standards. If they wait, there might be new standards in place which means they might need additional coursework and/or pass additional tests.