Compare Massage Therapists & Physical Therapists District Of Columbia

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Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Massage Therapists $50,500
Physical Therapists $97,200

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Therapy and Counseling Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Massage Therapists
Massage Therapists
Low
Therapy and Counseling Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Physical Therapists
Physical Therapists
High

Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.

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Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Massage Therapists
Massage Therapists
Low
Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Physical Therapists
Physical Therapists
High

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

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Medicine and Dentistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Massage Therapists
Massage Therapists
Low
Medicine and Dentistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Physical Therapists
Physical Therapists
High

Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.

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Coordination Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Massage Therapists
Massage Therapists
Very Low
Coordination Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Physical Therapists
Physical Therapists
Medium

Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.

Instructing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Massage Therapists
Massage Therapists
Low
Instructing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Physical Therapists
Physical Therapists
Medium

Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.

Time Management Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Massage Therapists
Massage Therapists
Low
Time Management Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Physical Therapists
Physical Therapists
Medium

Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.

Psychology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Massage Therapists
Massage Therapists
Medium
Psychology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Physical Therapists
Physical Therapists
High

Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

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Reading Comprehension Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Massage Therapists
Massage Therapists
Low
Reading Comprehension Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Physical Therapists
Physical Therapists
Medium

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

English Language Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Massage Therapists
Massage Therapists
Low
English Language Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Physical Therapists
Physical Therapists
Medium

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

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Writing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Massage Therapists
Massage Therapists
Low
Writing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Physical Therapists
Physical Therapists
Medium

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Sociology and Anthropology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Massage Therapists
Massage Therapists
Low
Sociology and Anthropology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Physical Therapists
Physical Therapists
Medium

Sociology and Anthropology
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.

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Typical Level Of Training

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Typical level Of training for Massage Therapists
Massage Therapists

Postsecondary certificate

Typical level Of training for Physical Therapists
Physical Therapists

Doctoral or professional degree

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Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Massage Therapists
Massage Therapists

License may be required in District of Columbia

Licensing for Physical Therapists
Physical Therapists

License may be required in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Massage Therapists
Massage Therapists

10 related certifications

Certification for Physical Therapists
Physical Therapists

15 related certifications

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