The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the average annual income of physical therapy assistants was $51,110 as of May 2011. This was based on a mean hourly wage of $24.57. The top 10 percent of earners made more than $71,200 a year, while the bottom 10 percent earned less than $32,030.
The noun VETERAN has 3 senses: 1. a serviceman who has seen considerable active service. 2. a person who has served in the armed forces. 3. an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service. Familiarity information: VETERAN used as a noun is uncommon.
The HÃ´pital des Invalides in Paris is a hospital and retirement home for French war veterans. A veteran (from Latin vetus, meaning old) is a person who has had long service or experience in a particular occupation or field. This page refers to military veterans, i.e., a person who has served or is serving in the armed forces.