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Physiotherapist

Pay, outlook, entry requirements and what the work is like.

O*NET-SOC 29-1123.00Physical TherapistLocal occupation match
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United States facts

Pay, opportunity 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 is like

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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Choices worth considering

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Career changes

Where this option could lead

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A regulated healthcare move from nursing care toward movement and rehabilitation practice.Registered Nurse → PhysiotherapistView career change →An adjacent regulated rehabilitation move with shared patient goals but distinct professional training.Occupational Therapist → PhysiotherapistView career change →An adjacent rehabilitation move from movement-focused practice toward everyday-function support.Physiotherapist → Occupational TherapistView career change →

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Registered Nurse→Dental Hygienist→Medical Sonographer→Enrolled Nurse→

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