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Click on the U.S. Department of Labor to view information about the job outlook. “Employment of physical therapist assistants and aides is expected to grow much faster than the average through the year 2012.”

The national average for PTA salaries is $37,000 per year, according to the American Physical Therapy Association. Salary depends on geographic region, practice setting, and hours employed. Practice settings include general hospitals, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation centers, public schools, extended care facilities, and home health agencies.