Exactly 500 of the 6,700 physical therapy professionals employed in Massachusetts, work in Springfield. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of physical therapy professionals in Springfield has shrunk by 25%. As the number of physical therapy professionals in Springfield has decreased, overall employment in Springfield has increased.

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As the number of physical therapy professionals in Springfield has shrunk, salaries for physical therapy professionals have increased. In 2010 an average salary of $77,310 per year was earned by physical therapy professionals in Springfield. The average salary for physical therapy professionals in Springfield was $65,810 per year, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of physical therapy professionals in Springfield is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.

Physical therapy professionals in Springfield earn a median salary of $74,780 per year. The 10% of physical therapy professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $52,630 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 103% higher salaries.

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

There are 2 accredited physical therapy schools in the city. Many of Springfield's physical therapy professionals are graduates of one of these schools.

Springfield's physical therapy schools offer 2 physical therapy degree and certificate programs.

Approximately 26 students graduated from physical therapy courses in 2010.