Exactly 170 of the 1,390 physical therapy assistant professionals employed in Kansas, work in Topeka. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of physical therapy assistant professionals in Topeka has grown by 13%. As the employment for physical therapy assistant professionals in Topeka has increased, overall employment in Topeka has also increased.

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Salaries for physical therapy assistant professionals in Topeka have increased. In 2010 Topeka physical therapy assistant professionals earned an average yearly salary of $52,120. Four years earlier in 2006, physical therapy assistant professionals in Topeka made an average salary of $41,430 per year. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Topeka.

Physical therapy assistant professionals make a median salary of $51,300 per year in Topeka. The difference in pay between the physical therapy assistant professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 102%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $35,230 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $71,260 per year.

Topeka physical therapy assistant professionals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.

There is only one accredited physical therapy assistant school in the city. Many of Topeka's physical therapy assistant professionals are graduates of this school.

There is one degree and certificate program in physical therapy assistant offered by Topeka's physical therapy assistant school.

Approximately 21 students completed physical therapy assistant courses in 2010.