The 3 States with the Most Therapy Jobs


Healthcare hiring is off to a strong start in 2020, adding more than 35,000 jobs in January alone, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics. So, where are the jobs? We analyzed data on our site and came up with the top three states with the most available openings for PTs, OTs, and SLPs right now, as well as a selection of noteworthy positions in each state.

States with the Most Physical Therapy Jobs

1. California

Average Annual PT Salary in California: $97,110

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2. Texas

Average Annual PT Salary in Texas: $92,940

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3. Virginia

Average Annual PT Salary in Virginia: $91,700

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States with the Most Occupational Therapy Jobs

1. California

Average Annual OT Salary in California: $95,160

Noteworthy Openings in California:

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2. Texas

Average Annual OT Salary in Texas: $89,360

Noteworthy Openings in Texas:

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3. Ohio

Average Annual OT Salary in Ohio: $85,720

Noteworthy Openings in Ohio:

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States with the Most Speech Therapy Jobs

1. California

Average Annual SLP Salary in California: $93,510

Noteworthy Openings in California:

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2. Texas

Average Annual SLP Salary in Texas: $75,800

Noteworthy Openings in Texas:

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3. Illinois

Average Annual SLP Salary in Illinois: $77,120

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