The job market for physical therapists in the United States

There are currently an estimated 239,800 physical therapists in the United States. The physical therapist job market is expected to grow by 28.0% between 2016 and 2026.

How employable are physical therapists?

CareerExplorer rates physical therapists with an A employability rating, meaning this career should provide great employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 69,200 physical therapists. That number is based on 67,100 additional physical therapists, and the retirement of 2,100 existing physical therapists.

What’s the supply of physical therapists?

The physical therapist industry is concentrated in California, Texas, New York

Physical Therapist job market by state