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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]ts a flat field, meaning when you finish you get  a salary and cant go up unless you do the business side of it--like own your own agency. Upi can make more not taking insurance but in that case you have to live in a HCOL. I think they make around 80-110K?[/quote]

Well, you won’t compete with a lawyer, but my sister works for the school system, so is part of the teacher’s Union. That was convenient when her kid was little. School systems compete for her with better packages. Every time she takes a few credits (random courses that interest her), she gets a raise. She will have a pension when she retires. And over the summer (when school PT is not offered), many parents want to continue so she takes them on as “private patients.”

Whether all of that is appealing Depends upon  your frame of reference (you sound like a man).
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Flat salary person is not wrong.  Plus it's a huge debt.  [/quote]

She just told me yesterday she got a $7,000 raise, which help boost her retirement (which is based on top earning years). Every time she has moved districts, she gets a considerable raise. Again, if you are thinking business earnings, that may sound flat, but if you want guaranteed job security and family friendly hours, it is an appealing option. [/quote]

I've heard this from friends who are PTs. Do you think they would ever roll it back? 
PS-I forgot to mention that she also helps children function in life, and teaches their parents how to maximize their potential. Which is a lot more appealing than selling widgets. [/quote]

Yes thanks I am a pediatric PT so I am familiar with what I do and how much I make and why I don't recommend this job to kids these days who need a DPT.  That change was a terrible idea IMO.

I graduated 15+ years ago, and out of my graduating class, very few are still working as PTs.  It's not that different from being a teacher -- if you are the secondary breadwinner, it's a fantastic gig.  Although with the debt these DPT kids are taking on these days, I don't think it's worth it even for that.  I think being a gym teacher would make more financial sense and allow time for a side hustle for extra income. Coding, personal training, private sports coaching. Then move into school admin or make the side hustle the main job.

OP I would encourage your son to keep working out and being healthy, and plan on coaching his kids' rec sports teams, and to find a job that makes more financial sense, unless he plans on staying single or partnering with someone who has a higher-paying job.

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