2023 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates Released
The 2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 1-Year Estimates were recently released for the nation, states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, congressional districts, metropolitan areas, and counties and places with a population of 65,000 or more. This quick link to the Missouri profile shows estimates for subjects such as population demographics, educational attainment, commute to work, mortgage status and rent, income, poverty, and health insurance coverage. The 5-Year ACS estimates with data for smaller geographies is scheduled for release on December 12, 2024.
Occupational Outlook: Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical therapist assistants are supervised by physical therapists to help patients regain movement and manage pain after injuries and illnesses, and work in physical therapists’ offices or in hospitals. Physical therapist assistants entering the occupation typically need an associate degree from an accredited program and a license or certification. The median annual wage for physical therapist assistants was $64,080 in May 2023 for the nation and $61,310 in Missouri.
