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Erin
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What is the salary difference?
What is the difference in salary from a physical therapist to a physical therapist assistant?
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Cheri Hall
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Hello Erin,
Physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) differ in terms of their education, roles, and earnings. PTs hold a doctoral degree in their field, while PTAs typically have either an associate's or a bachelor's degree in physical therapist assisting. PTs, due to their higher level of education, have more responsibilities and tasks to delegate, and as a result, they earn more than PTAs. Their salaries can also fluctuate based on their work setting (such as hospitals, home health services, or outpatient clinics) and the specific location of their job. On average, PTAs earn $68,000 annually, with those new to the field or with less experience starting at around $50,000 per year. PTs, on the other hand, earn an average of $98,000 annually, with newcomers or less experienced PTs starting at approximately $65,000 per year.
Physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) differ in terms of their education, roles, and earnings. PTs hold a doctoral degree in their field, while PTAs typically have either an associate's or a bachelor's degree in physical therapist assisting. PTs, due to their higher level of education, have more responsibilities and tasks to delegate, and as a result, they earn more than PTAs. Their salaries can also fluctuate based on their work setting (such as hospitals, home health services, or outpatient clinics) and the specific location of their job. On average, PTAs earn $68,000 annually, with those new to the field or with less experience starting at around $50,000 per year. PTs, on the other hand, earn an average of $98,000 annually, with newcomers or less experienced PTs starting at approximately $65,000 per year.