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Avg. salary range
$95k–$108k
across regions
Hours / Day
8
Days / Week
5
working days
About this career
Physical therapy attempts to address the illnesses, or injuries that limit a person's abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. PTs work with individuals to prevent the loss of mobility before it occurs and provide therapeutic treatment in circumstances where movement and function are threatened.
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Where you could work
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Where do we get our data?
Our career data is based on regional averages provided by the Spokane Workforce Council. Data is subject to change based on location, job specialty, experience level, and/or union association.
What you'll need
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Communication
Are you able to write or vocalize your thoughts efficiently? Can you retain information that you hear or read?
Organization
Are you able to keep clutter to a minimum? Can you keep track of lots of different information?
Problem Solving
Do you enjoy solving puzzles? Are you able to easily identify the cause of a problem?
Education & Training
Doctorate Degree
A doctorate degree is the highest level of academic degree. In addition to a medical doctorate, you can earn this degree in almost any subject area. Doctorate degrees usually take at least four years to complete beyond undergraduate study.
Compensation
North Central
Washington
Low
$90,200
Average
$107,800
High
$125,200
Washington minimum wage
Salary data reflects regional averages and may vary by employer, experience, and specialization.
Work Schedule
Shift cycle
5 on · 2 off per cycle
Typical shifts are 9am until 5pm, Monday through Friday
How does it compare?
Average Salary
$102,300
Overall Rank
38th
out of 199 careers
In Health Science
12th
out of 39 careers
Salary distribution
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