The Replaceability Index

Physical Therapist Aides

Assist physical therapists with patient care activities under close supervision of the therapist.

SOC 31-2022

AI exposure: 32/100

exposed tier. The score is a relative index of task exposure from 0 to 100. It is not a percentage chance of losing a job or a forecast of layoffs. Individual tasks, employer choices, adoption, and regulation all matter.

Occupation data. Exposure is an index out of 100, not a probability.
OccupationExposure /100Median annual wageStored growth projectionEmployment
Physical Therapist Aides32$33,400+14%45,900

Skills associated with this occupation

  • Physical Stamina
  • Communication
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Coordination
  • Reliability

Frequently asked questions

Will AI replace Physical Therapist Aides?

The Index cannot predict whether AI will replace an individual Physical Therapist Aides role. Its 32/100 score is a relative estimate of task exposure, not a probability of job loss.

What does the exposure score mean?

The published value is 32/100, in the Exposed band. Higher values indicate greater estimated exposure within the model. It is not a measured share of tasks or a government employment forecast.

What wage and growth figures are available?

The source profile lists $33,400 median annual wage and 14% projected growth, with no source projection window recorded. Check original source dates and local conditions before treating those as current opportunities.

Can my personal assessment differ?

Yes. A generated assessment can consider the tasks you describe; an occupation-based fallback uses a broader baseline. Both are estimates. A different result is not proof that your job has changed.

Sources and methodology

The score is a relative index of task exposure from 0 to 100. It is not a percentage chance of losing a job or a forecast of layoffs. Individual tasks, employer choices, adoption, and regulation all matter.

The Index uses stored BLS-based occupation data. O*NET, OECD capability indicators, and task-exposure research are contextual references. The derivation of the stored occupation scores is not reproducibly documented in the published dataset.

The source snapshot does not record the wage-survey year or employment-projection window. Check the original BLS release before treating these figures as current. Editorial changes and export dates do not establish data freshness.

Read the methodology and limitations

Related occupations

Occupation data. Exposure is an index out of 100, not a probability.
OccupationExposure /100Median annual wageStored growth projectionEmployment
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals32$34,440+2%92,000
Bartenders32$31,510+8%710,100
Cooks, Restaurant32$35,550+15%1,457,500
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers32$36,240+5%106,400
Farm Labor Contractors32$36,500+2%6,200
Dietetic Technicians32$37,390+7%30,000

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