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Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Virginia
Ranked #9 of 51 · VA
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of physical therapist assistantss in Virginia earn between $54,170 and $93,600. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean physical therapist assistants salary in Virginia is $72,710, about 5.8% above the U.S. average ($68,730). That works out to roughly $35/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Virginia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA | $79,590 | $74,920 | 50 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $75,420 | $73,910 | 150 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $74,010 | $73,530 | 80 |
| Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $73,800 | $72,480 | 170 |
| Richmond, VA | $73,640 | $71,380 | 560 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $73,570 | $71,150 | 60 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $73,300 | $70,570 | 790 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA | $73,000 | $71,520 | 50 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do physical therapist assistants make in Virginia?
The median physical therapist assistants salary in Virginia is $73,760 per year (mean $72,710), and about 80% earn between $54,170 and $93,600.
How much do physical therapist assistants make per hour in Virginia?
Roughly $35 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $72,710 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Virginia a high-paying state for physical therapist assistants?
Virginia ranks #9 of 51 states for physical therapist assistants pay. Its mean salary of $72,710 is about 5.8% above the U.S. average of $68,730.
Which metro areas in Virginia pay physical therapist assistants the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Virginia for physical therapist assistants are Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA ($79,590), Lynchburg, VA ($75,420), Charlottesville, VA ($74,010), by median annual wage.