Which careers have the most earning potential for physical therapy assisting graduates?

After graduation, physical therapy assisting graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $82,451, while the bottom 20% make closer to $28,953. The median grad salary is $48,859.

Physical Therapy Assisting graduate salaries over time

The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy assisting is $41,897, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $50,315.

This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:

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