Physical Therapy Assistant Schools
In Phoenix, Arizona
Physical Therapy Assistant faculty can choose to work at one of 2 physical therapy assistant schools in Phoenix. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of physical therapy assistant and physical therapy assistant education in Phoenix, which includes physical therapy assistant training at the following levels:
- Physical Therapy Assistant Certificate
- Associates degree in Physical Therapy Assistant
Statistics
Professional Trends
Phoenix Vs. Arizona Physical Therapy Assistant Employment
| Phoenix | 1,000 |
| Arizona | 1,590 |
Of the 1,590 physical therapy assistant professionals employed in Arizona, 1,000 work in Phoenix. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of physical therapy assistant professionals in Phoenix has shrunk by 30%. As the employment for physical therapy assistant professionals in Phoenix has decreased, overall employment in Phoenix has increased.
Phoenix Vs. Arizona Physical Therapy Assistant employment growth
| 1,970 | 1,880 | 1,890 | 1,780 | 1,590 |
| 1,430 | 1,330 | 1,170 | 1,150 | 1,000 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Arizona
- Dark Yellow: Phoenix
Physical Therapy Assistant VS. All professions salaries in Phoenix
| $26,595 | $27,420 | $32,070 | $34,990 | $34,800 |
| $37,130 | $38,360 | $40,110 | $41,930 | $43,450 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Physical Therapy Assistant in Phoenix
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Phoenix
As the number of physical therapy assistant professionals in Phoenix has shrunk, salaries for physical therapy assistant professionals have increased. In 2010 an average salary of $34,800 per year was earned by physical therapy assistant professionals in Phoenix. The average salary for physical therapy assistant professionals in Phoenix was $26,595 per year, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of physical therapy assistant professionals in Phoenix is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Physical therapy assistant professionals in Phoenix
10th percentile |
$19,990 |
25th percentile |
$24,995 |
50th percentile |
$36,430 |
75th percentile |
$42,890 |
90th percentile |
$48,110 |
Physical therapy assistant professionals make a median salary of $36,430 per year in Phoenix. The difference in pay between the physical therapy assistant professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 141%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $19,990 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $48,110 per year.
Average Salaries for Physical therapy assistant professionals and related professions in Phoenix
Physical Therapy Assistant |
$34,800 |
Sports Medicine |
$48,558 |
Physical Therapy |
$78,010 |
On average physical therapy assistant professionals in Phoenix earn salaries that are lower than the salaries earned by other professionals in Phoenix.
Educational Trends
Physical Therapy Assistant schools in Phoenix
Many of Phoenix's physical therapy assistant professionals are graduates of one of the 2 accredited physical therapy assistant schools in the city.
Physical Therapy Assistant Programs Offered In Phoenix
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 2 |
There are a total of 2 degree and certificate programs in physical therapy assistant offered by Phoenix's physical therapy assistant schools.
Student Completed Physical Therapy Assistant Degrees In Phoenix
associate |
34 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
67 |
| Total | 101 |
Approximately 101 students completed physical therapy assistant courses in 2010.