NOC 2021 · 31202 · TEER 1
NOC 31202: Physiotherapists
Official NOC 2021, Job Bank and IRCC data · checked 21 October 2026
Physiotherapists assess clients and plan and carry out individually designed treatment programs to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning and mobility, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in clients. They are employed in hospitals, clinics, industry, sports organizations, rehabilitation centres and extended care facilities, or may work in private practice.
TEER
TEER 1
Usually needs a university degree
Median wage (Canada)
$46.15 / hour
Job Bank, 2023-2024
High-wage tier (from 3 Nov 2026)
Tier 2
+40 CRS for Canadian work, or 70 for a job offer
Express Entry categories
Healthcare and social services
Category-based draws (2026)
Express Entry
How NOC 31202 counts for Express Entry
- Federal Skilled Worker: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of continuous skilled (TEER 0–3) work in the last 10 years and 67 points on the FSW grid.
- Canadian Experience Class: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of skilled (TEER 0–3) work in Canada in the last 3 years.
- Federal Skilled Trades: not eligibleNeeds 2 years of work in an eligible trade group in the last 5 years, plus a job offer or a Canadian certificate of qualification.
High-wage CRS points
NOC 31202 is in tier 2 of IRCC's high-wage list, in effect from 3 November 2026.
| 12+ months of Canadian work | +40 points on top of work-length points |
|---|---|
| Qualifying job offer (no LMIA) | 70 points |
You get whichever option scores higher, not both.
See all 186 high-wage occupationsCategory-based draws
- Healthcare and social services
At least 12 months of full-time work experience (or equal part-time) in the past 3 years in one listed occupation, plus Express Entry eligibility and the round instructions.
IRCC category listsDuties
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Assess clients' physical abilities using assessment procedures such as functional ability tests and make a physiotherapy diagnosis
- Establish treatment goals with clients based on diagnosis
- Develop and implement physiotherapy treatment plans including therapeutic exercise, manipulations, massage, education, electrotherapy hydrotherapy and other modalities
- Evaluate effectiveness of treatment plans and modify accordingly
- Provide advice on exercise and strategies to implement at home to enhance and or maintain treatment
- Communicate with referring physician and other health care professionals regarding clients' problems, needs and progress
- Maintain clinical and statistical records and confer with other health care professionals
- Develop and implement health promotion programs for clients, staff and the community
- May conduct research in physiotherapy
- Provide consulting or education services as required.
- Physiotherapists may focus their practice in particular clinical areas such as neurology, oncology, rheumatology, orthopedics, obstetrics, pediatrics, geriatrics, in the treatment of patients with cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary disorders, burns or sports injuries or in the field of ergonomics.
For Express Entry, your experience must match the lead statement and most of these duties, not only the job title.
Job titles
Example job titles
- physical therapist
- physiotherapist
- registered physiotherapist
- research physiotherapist
All 16 job titles in NOC 31202
- clinical physical therapist
- clinical physiotherapist
- consultant physical therapist
- consultant physiotherapist
- physical therapist
- physical therapy clinical coordinator
- physical therapy clinical specialist
- physical therapy supervisor
- physiotherapist
- physiotherapy clinical coordinator
- physiotherapy officer - Canadian Armed Forces
- physiotherapy supervisor
- registered physical therapist
- registered physiotherapist
- research physical therapist
- research physiotherapist
Also includes: physical therapy clinical coordinator, physiotherapy clinical coordinator.
Requirements
Employment requirements
- A master's degree in physiotherapy and a period of supervised practical training are required.
- A licence or registration with a regulatory body is required in all provinces and territories.
- Completion of a physiotherapist competency examination is required in all provinces and territories.
Additional information
- Progression to management positions, such as director of physiotherapy, is possible through experience and additional training.
This occupation may be regulated in some provinces. You may need a licence or certificate from the provincial regulator before you can work in it in Canada, even if you hold permanent residence.
Wages
Wages for NOC 31202 in Canada
Low, median and high wages per hour in Canadian dollars, from ESDC Job Bank's 2025 wage data.
| Region | Low | Median | High | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $30.00 | $46.15 | $56.21 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $38.75 | $45.67 | $54.09 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Prince Edward Island | $19.23 | $41.88 | $45.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Nova Scotia | $35.00 | $42.00 | $60.44 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| New Brunswick | $36.00 | $42.31 | $49.04 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Quebec | $31.25 | $48.08 | $54.91 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Ontario | $25.64 | $46.00 | $54.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Manitoba | $28.33 | $39.93 | $57.69 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Saskatchewan | $37.60 | $46.00 | $53.33 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Alberta | $34.62 | $46.00 | $62.03 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| British Columbia | $28.00 | $50.00 | $72.12 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
Provinces with too little data are not shown. Wages vary by city and employer; see Job Bank for regional figures.
Job outlook
Job outlook by province, 2025–2027
Job Bank rates the 3-year outlook as good or very good in Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Saskatchewan, Alberta.
GoodPrince Edward Island
The employment outlook will be Good for physiotherapists (NOC 31202) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about physiotherapists in Prince Edward Island:
Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Physiotherapists mainly work in the following sectors:
Hospitals (NAICS 622): 53%
Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 37%
Social assistance (NAICS 624): 10%
61% of physiotherapists work all year, while 39% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
23% of physiotherapists are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 28% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 72% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a
bachelor's degree: 26% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 74% compared to 8% for all occupations
GoodNova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Good for physiotherapists (NOC 31202) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Opportunities should continue to arise due to the needs of an aging population and a focus on health, rehabilitation, and wellness in general. While most openings are in Halifax, there is typically less competition for rural positions. New graduates often work part-time positions in various specialties to increase their experience, and benefit from developing \"soft skills\" through interacting with patients. A large percentage of physiotherapists are employed by private health and wellness clinics, though the province-wide authority provides those within the hospital system a wide variety of specialized opportunities.
Here are some key facts about physiotherapists in Nova Scotia:
Approximately 1,000 people work in this occupation.
Physiotherapists mainly work in the following sectors:
Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 50%
Hospitals (NAICS 622): 44%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 86% compared to 82% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 14% compared to 18% for all occupations
68% of physiotherapists work all year, while 32% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
21% of physiotherapists are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 32% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 68% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: less than 5% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 35% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 62% compared to 10% for all occupations
GoodNew Brunswick
The employment outlook will be Good for physiotherapists (NOC 31202) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Population growth and an ageing population will largely drive the demand for physiotherapists. A growing focus on keeping seniors in their homes is also impacting this occupation.
The increased use of telehealth and technological advancements are affecting the nature of the work, with more consultations, assessments and treatments being carried out online.
A master's degree in physiotherapy and a period of supervised practical training are required.
All graduating physiotherapists must pass a national exam to enter professional practice.
In order to practice in New Brunswick, candidates must be registered with the College of Physiotherapists of New Brunswick.
Here are some key facts about physiotherapists in New Brunswick:
Approximately 650 people work in this occupation.
Physiotherapists mainly work in the following sectors:
Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 52%
Hospitals (NAICS 622): 46%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 91% compared to 84% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 9% compared to 16% for all occupations
64% of physiotherapists work all year, while 36% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
21% of physiotherapists are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 32% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 68% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 30% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: less than 5% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 48% compared to 16% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 47% compared to 7% for all occupations
GoodSaskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Good for physiotherapists (NOC 31202) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about physiotherapists in Saskatchewan:
Approximately 1,050 people work in this occupation.
Physiotherapists mainly work in the following sectors:
Hospitals (NAICS 622): 53%
Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 43%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 85% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 15% compared to 19% for all occupations
60% of physiotherapists work all year, while 40% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
10% of physiotherapists are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 27% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 73% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 33% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 37% compared to 18% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 57% compared to 7% for all occupations
GoodAlberta
The employment outlook will be Good for physiotherapists (NOC 31202) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about physiotherapists in Alberta:
Approximately 3,550 people work in this occupation.
Physiotherapists mainly work in the following sectors:
Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 56%
Hospitals (NAICS 622): 35%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 77% compared to 80% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 23% compared to 20% for all occupations
57% of physiotherapists work all year, while 42% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
27% of physiotherapists are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 27% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 73% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 39% compared to 21% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 56% compared to 9% for all occupations
ModerateNewfoundland and Labrador
The employment outlook will be Moderate for physiotherapists (NOC 31202) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
New graduates often work part-time positions in various specialties to increase their experience, and benefit from developing soft skills through interacting with patients. A large percentage of physiotherapists are employed by private health and wellness clinics, though the province-wide authority provides those within the hospital system a wide variety of specialized opportunities.
Here are some key facts about physiotherapists in Newfoundland and Labrador:
Approximately 550 people work in this occupation.
Physiotherapists mainly work in the following sectors:
Hospitals (NAICS 622): 56%
Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 41%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 91% compared to 83% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 9% compared to 17% for all occupations
55% of physiotherapists work all year, while 45% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
19% of physiotherapists are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 22% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 78% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: less than 5% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 40% compared to 14% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 55% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModerateQuebec
The employment outlook will be Moderate for physiotherapists (NOC 31202) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
The demand for physiotherapy is driven primarily by population growth and aging. Increased interest in the health and rehabilitation of people with functional limitations also stimulates employment in this occupation.
Strengthening the role of this occupational group also fosters the creation of new positions. To improve access to primary care and support medical teams, these professionals are increasingly integrated into family medicine groups and emergency departments. Furthermore, since 2020, they have also had scope of practice changes, which allow them to order an X-ray in certain situations or mobility aids, such as wheelchairs or crutches, which eliminates the need for patients to consult a physician.
In Québec, a Master of Science in Physical Therapy degree and membership in the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ) are required to practice this profession.
Here are some key facts about physiotherapists in Quebec:
Approximately 5,650 people work in this occupation.
Physiotherapists mainly work in the following sectors:
Hospitals (NAICS 622): 49%
Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 44%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 79% compared to 82% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 21% compared to 18% for all occupations
64% of physiotherapists work all year, while 36% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
17% of physiotherapists are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 23% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 77% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: less than 5% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 47% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 49% compared to 11% for all occupations
ModerateOntario
The employment outlook will be Moderate for physiotherapists (NOC 31202) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
What Types of Employers Are Out There?
Physiotherapists work mainly with clients at physiotherapy clinics and in hospitals
What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?
A growing and aging population are generating demand for physiotherapy
The incidence of injuries and need for treatment of chronic and acute pain rises as the population ages
Greater demand on the health care system because of a backlog of medical procedures and patient care needs
What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?
The practice of physiotherapy is regulated by the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
What Other Information Will I Find Helpful?
About 40% of the province’s physiotherapists are self-employed.
Here are some key facts about physiotherapists in Ontario:
Approximately 14,850 people work in this occupation.
Physiotherapists mainly work in the following sectors:
Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 62%
Hospitals (NAICS 622): 32%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 78% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 22% compared to 19% for all occupations
52% of physiotherapists work all year, while 48% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
39% of physiotherapists are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 28% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 71% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 25% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: less than 5% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 36% compared to 24% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 57% compared to 13% for all occupations
ModerateManitoba
The employment outlook will be Moderate for physiotherapists (NOC 31202) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about physiotherapists in Manitoba:
Approximately 1,500 people work in this occupation.
Physiotherapists mainly work in the following sectors:
Hospitals (NAICS 622): 50%
Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 44%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 73% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 27% compared to 19% for all occupations
56% of physiotherapists work all year, while 44% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
30% of physiotherapists are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 28% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 71% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 51% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 45% compared to 8% for all occupations
ModerateBritish Columbia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for physiotherapists (NOC 31202) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about physiotherapists in British Columbia:
Approximately 7,800 people work in this occupation.
Physiotherapists mainly work in the following sectors:
Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 56%
Hospitals (NAICS 622): 38%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 78% compared to 78% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 22% compared to 22% for all occupations
51% of physiotherapists work all year, while 49% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
46% of physiotherapists are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 32% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 68% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 35% compared to 22% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 60% compared to 12% for all occupations
UndeterminedNorthwest Territories
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNunavut
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Source: ESDC Job Bank, 3-year employment outlooks 2025–2027 (released December 2025).
Provinces
Provincial Nominee Programs
A provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points. Most provinces run occupation-targeted draws or in-demand lists, and some accept TEER 4 and 5 occupations that Express Entry does not.
Provincial lists change often, sometimes between draws. We check whether NOC 31202 is being targeted by any province as part of a consultation.
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Questions
NOC 31202: common questions
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Classification
Where it sits in NOC 2021
- 3Health occupationsBroad Category
- 31Professional occupations in healthMajor Group
- 312Therapy and assessment professionalsSub-major Group
- 3120Therapy and assessment professionalsMinor Group
- 31202Physiotherapists
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0, Job Bank wages (2025), Job Bank outlooks 2025–2027 and IRCC. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Checked 21 October 2026.
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