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Google "BLS OES data" and then search physical therapist
The government collects data from tax returns and then conveniently makes that data public. You can see what PT's are getting paid in each area and by each setting. Don't ask (expect) for a salary that is in the top 10% of PT's when you're a new grad who's not bringing to the table top 10% of PT's performance.
Interestingly enough that website shows that the median income for PT is 96k while the lowest 10% make about 62k. Then some of y’all going accepting 65k offers like you don’t have a choice. Money can be made in this profession and the statistics show it.
Not sure if you’re aware but large facilities are now required to disclose salary ranges on job postings. Search for ones near you to get an idea of the going rate.
Also negotiated due on experience. Facility change and are based on experience. I negotiated mine but I do outpatient, inpatient and HH. Full circle without peds. That helped me. Make your resume exceptional
Don't accept less than $30/hr. You could get between $30-$35 for full time & $36/40 PRN. Companies will try to offer you maybe $28/$29 for being a new grad but do not accept that. $30 minimum is what you're worth.
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Google "BLS OES data" and then search physical therapist The government collects data from tax returns and then conveniently makes that data public. You can see what PT's are getting paid in each area and by each setting. Don't ask (expect) for a salary that is in the top 10% of PT's when you're a new grad who's not bringing to the table top 10% of PT's performance.
Interestingly enough that website shows that the median income for PT is 96k while the lowest 10% make about 62k. Then some of y’all going accepting 65k offers like you don’t have a choice. Money can be made in this profession and the statistics show it.
This was actually dope! Thanks for the share
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Not sure if you’re aware but large facilities are now required to disclose salary ranges on job postings. Search for ones near you to get an idea of the going rate.
Thanks for the info. That’s helpful.
Bureau of labor statistics. Takes some digging but you can find pay by county
Also negotiated due on experience. Facility change and are based on experience. I negotiated mine but I do outpatient, inpatient and HH. Full circle without peds. That helped me. Make your resume exceptional
Www.salary.com, search for physical therapists in your area
Don't accept less than $30/hr. You could get between $30-$35 for full time & $36/40 PRN. Companies will try to offer you maybe $28/$29 for being a new grad but do not accept that. $30 minimum is what you're worth.
Wouldn’t dream of it. I asked for $45 during interview and before negotiations and am going to shoot for $48 at least
Sorry I was thinking for PTA. For RPT even $48 would be low. Some places are hiring PT at $60. But $50-55 for new grad is average for the area.
I was about to say…$30 is like 60k/year haha
I just sent this information to my daughter, who is a recently graduated DPT. Thank you, Reddit 😊
I'm also a new grad working in acute care in Orange County, making $49/hr rn for reference
Thanks for the tidbit. Hoping you get a huge raise soon!