Sport injuries are common these days, especially in the US. Regardless of age, all types of people can sustain a sports injury. Therefore, the demand for therapists who perform sport physical therapy and other related services is projected to rise in the near future. Furthermore, the enhanced interest in sports activities, along with the growing number of participants in sports programs such as senior-citizen sport clubs and wheelchair sport clubs have resulted in a growing demand for sports physical therapists.
The average salary for a sports physical therapist is $75,000.
Average salary for sports physical therapist
In conclusion, a sports physical therapist can expect to make an average salary of between $56,140 per year and $106,210 annually. However, there are many different factors that determine exactly how much a sports physical therapist could make; their education level, number of years of experience, and location all play big parts in their income. For example, the location where the therapist works will affect their salary. The national average for a sports physical therapist is $69,090 per year, so if you live in a state with a high cost of living like New York or California, your income may be affected.
And that’s just the average salary. The jobs description for a sports physical therapist will be pretty similar to that of other physical therapists, with one exception: you have to have a passion for sports. You’ll also need to be very knowledgeable about the anatomy of each sport and how it can be affected by physical activity. You won’t make much money starting out, but like any other physical therapy position, if you rise to the top, your income will reflect it.
Salaries for sports physical therapists vary depending on specific factors, including years of experience, area of specialty and education. For example, the median salary for experienced PTs was $70,000 as of May 2010, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
When compared to other physical therapists, sports physical therapists earn a higher salary. A sports physical therapist can need extra training and experience in order to treat professionally trained athletes and elite football players.
The top ten highest paying states for physical therapist assistants in 2017 were North Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, Utah, Colorado, Nebraska, Washington, South Dakota, South Carolina and New Mexico. This salary was based on a median hourly wage of $30.25 for a 40-hour work week. Physical therapists’ assistants can expect to make the most in North Dakota where the average yearly salary is over $77 000. Meanwhile, the lowest salaries were generally in the Southern states (North Carolina, Tennessee, Louisiana and Mississippi) where average salaries hovered around just $36 000.
