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Put up to three jobs side by side. Pay and jobs are for Greater Boston, growth is for Massachusetts, and entry requirements are typical for the U.S.

Side-by-side comparison of Physical Therapists, Structural Iron and Steel Workers
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Median pay, Greater Boston$103,550$120,840Higher
Hourly median$49.78/hr$58.10/hr
Middle half of workers earn$94,750 – $122,380$110,830 – $126,500
Jobs in Greater Boston5,330Higher1,310
Massachusetts change 2024–34+7.3%Higher+6.1%
Massachusetts openings a year310Higher180
Typical U.S. entry educationDoctoral or professional degreeHigh school diploma or equivalent
Related work experienceNoneNone
On-the-job trainingNoneApprenticeship
AI exposure46Moderate2LowerLower
Observed AI use todayLittle or noneSome
Programs near Boston10More0

Tags mark the higher pay, jobs, growth and openings, the lower AI exposure, and the most programs. Education, experience and training are not ranked.

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