Healthcare career profile

Physiotherapist

A rehabilitation career focused on movement, physical function, injury recovery and prevention. Compare official local market facts with clearly labelled work-signal context.

O*NET-SOC 29-1123.00Physical TherapistLocal occupation match

United States facts

Pay, market and entry

United States figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 and 2024–34 employment projections.

Median annual earnings$101,020May 2025 / 2024–2034
Median annual earnings$101,020May 2025 / 2024–2034
Projected growth11%May 2025 / 2024–2034
Annual openings13.2KMay 2025 / 2024–2034
Typical educationDoctoral or professional degreeMay 2025 / 2024–2034
Training / credentialState licensure requiredMay 2025 / 2024–2034

Missing, suppressed and stale facts are never replaced with another country’s values. Annualised figures and benchmarks are identified in their labels and source notes.

Work characteristics

What the work may involve

Occupation percentiles, not ratings. Work signals are native O*NET occupation percentiles.

Social interaction88
contact, teamwork and public-facing work
Physical demand75
movement, posture and hands-on activity
Pressure exposure50
time pressure, conflict and consequences
Analytical content65
analysis, reasoning and problem-solving
People-oriented95
helping, service and relationship work
Technical content42
technology, systems and troubleshooting

Useful foundations

  • Assessment
  • Treatment planning
  • Patient education

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What this profile uses

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