Physical Therapy Schools In Los Angeles, California

In Los Angeles, there are 2 physical therapy schools where physical therapy faculty can find employment. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the physical therapy academic community in Los Angeles, and the future trends. Academia in physical therapy includes physical therapy training at the following levels:

  • Physical Therapy Certificate
  • Masters degree in Physical Therapy
  • PhD degree in Physical Therapy

Statistics

Professional Trends

Los Angeles Vs. California Physical Therapy Employment

Los Angeles 4,430
California 14,860

Exactly 4,430 of the 14,860 physical therapy professionals employed in California, work in Los Angeles. There has been a 36% growth in the number of physical therapy professionals in Los Angeles between the years 2006 and 2010. Overall employment in Los Angeles has also increased.

Los Angeles Vs. California Physical Therapy employment growth

13,510 14,110 13,680 14,250 14,860
3,250 3,810 4,130 4,020 4,430
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Grey: California
  • Dark Yellow: Los Angeles

Physical Therapy VS. All professions salaries in Los Angeles

$72,590 $75,600 $80,500 $81,520 $84,590
$43,160 $45,390 $47,600 $49,010 $50,240
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Light Blue: Physical Therapy in Los Angeles
  • Dark Yellow: All Professions in Los Angeles

Salaries for physical therapy professionals in Los Angeles have increased. In 2010 physical therapy professionals in Los Angeles reportedly earned an average salary of $84,590 per year. Physical therapy professionals in Los Angeles made a yearly average salary of $72,590, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of physical therapy professionals in Los Angeles is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.

Salary percentiles for Physical therapy professionals in Los Angeles

10th percentile		 $57,950
25th percentile		 $70,280
50th percentile		 $83,850
75th percentile		 $97,700
90th percentile		 $113,100

Physical therapy professionals in Los Angeles make a median yearly salary of $83,850. The 10% of physical therapy professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $57,950 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $113,100 per year.

Average Salaries for Physical therapy professionals and related professions in Los Angeles

Physical Therapy Assistant		 $42,305
Sports Medicine		 $81,142
Physical Therapy		 $84,590

Physical therapy professional salaries in Los Angeles are, on average, higher than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.

Educational Trends

Physical Therapy schools in Los Angeles

2

Many of Los Angeles' physical therapy professionals are graduates of one of the 2 accredited physical therapy schools in the city.

Physical Therapy Programs Offered In Los Angeles

associate		 0
bachelor		 0
master		 1
doctor		 2
Certificate		 0
Total3

Los Angeles' physical therapy schools offer 3 physical therapy degree and certificate programs.

Student Completed Physical Therapy Degrees In Los Angeles

associate		 0
bachelor		 0
master		 4
doctor		 128
Certificate		 0
Total132

In 2010 approximately 132 students graduated from physical therapy courses.

Physical Therapy Faculty Salaries in Los Angeles, California

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