Maryland

Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates 2020

Maryland Statewide
All-industry
Establishments reporting132
Estimated employment1,760
Employment RSE11.38
Mean wage$26.19
Mean RSE3.88
Entry wage$14.64
Experienced wage$31.97
10th percentile wage$11.64
50th percentile wage$27.29
Physical Therapist Assistants (31-2021)
Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with State laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist. Generally requires formal training.
Median Wage History
  This Occupation   Compared to Occupational Group   Difference  
2020$27.29 $15.19  $12.10
2019$26.31+3.7%$14.64 +3.7%$11.67
2018$25.24+4.3%$14.05 +4.3%$11.19
2017$24.35+3.6%$13.55 +3.6%$10.80
2016$23.58+3.3%$13.12 +3.3%$10.45
  This Occupation   Compared to All Occupations   Difference  
2020$27.29 $23.44  $3.85
2019$26.31+3.7%$22.77 +2.9%$3.54
2018$25.24+4.3%$22.11 +3.0%$3.13
2017$24.35+3.6%$21.48 +2.9%$2.87
2016$23.58+3.3%$20.98 +2.4%$2.60
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
  Median Wage Employ- ment
Maryland Statewide $27.29 1,760
Highest Employment
  Median Wage Employ- ment
Maryland Statewide $27.29 1,760
Wages in other areas

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Office of Workforce Information & Performance
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics Program
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Last updated April 2021