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Side-by-side comparison of Psychiatric Technicians, Physical Therapist Assistants
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Median pay, Greater Boston$57,610$80,430Higher
Hourly median$27.70/hr$38.67/hr
Middle half of workers earn$47,320 – $59,640$70,290 – $81,920
Jobs in Greater Boston3,460Higher1,860
Massachusetts change 2024–34+16.3%+18.5%Higher
Massachusetts openings a year380410Higher
Typical U.S. entry educationPostsecondary nondegree awardAssociate's degree
Related work experienceLess than 5 yearsNone
On-the-job trainingShort-term on-the-job trainingNone
AI exposure48Moderate32LowerLower
Observed AI use todayLittle or noneLittle or none
Programs near Boston6More2

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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