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Physical Therapist Assistants in Connecticut
Physical therapist assistants help licensed physical therapists treat patients recovering from injuries, surgeries, and illnesses. They work in hospitals, outpatient clinics, nursing homes, and rehabilitation facilities In Connecticut the median pay is $75,880 a year, 11% above the national median of $68,380.
$75,880median pay in Connecticut, per year
$69,440–$79,530middle half earn
980employed in Connecticut
$68,380U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Connecticut
267open roles like this on employer career sites, 7 in Connecticut or remote
12employers hiring
139posted in the last 7 days
FL · CA · NJwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold an associate degree.
Skills that matter most
Active ListeningSpeakingMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessReading ComprehensionWritingCritical ThinkingActive Learning
Knowledge areas
Customer and Personal ServiceTherapy and CounselingEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingPsychologyMedicine and Dentistry
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Physical Therapist Assistants.
Licenses and training in Connecticut
Physical Therapist Assistants pay in other states
California · $83,110Massachusetts · $79,460New Jersey · $78,440Texas · $78,000Maryland · $77,670Alaska · $77,640Nevada · $75,520Delaware · $74,610Virginia · $73,760Oregon · $73,180
Related occupations
Physical Therapist AidesOccupational Therapy AssistantsOccupational Therapy AidesHome Health AidesPersonal Care AidesNursing AssistantsOrderliesPsychiatric Aides
Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against physical therapist assistants and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against physical therapist assistants and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 31-2021.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Connecticut, annual.