Career Outlook for Physical Therapists
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The overall job outlook for Physical Therapist careers has been positive since 2004. Vacancies for this career have increased by 26.12 percent nationwide in that time, with an average growth of 4.35 percent per year. Demand for Physical Therapists is expected to go up, with an expected 61,420 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 4.26 percent over the next few years.

TOP STATES
There are currently more Physical Therapists in the following states
California | 14,860 |
New York | 13,740 |
Texas | 11,870 |
Florida | 11,070 |
Pennsylvania | 9,160 |
Illinois | 8,130 |
Michigan | 6,940 |

BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Physical Therapists
District of Columbia | 360 |
Wyoming | 430 |
Alaska | 430 |
North Dakota | 540 |
Delaware | 590 |
South Dakota | 590 |
Vermont | 610 |