Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Beckley, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beckley, WV

Median annual salary $58,050 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.91
10th percentile $38,430
90th percentile $76,450
Employed locally 60
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,430
    25th
    $47,070
    50th (median)
    $58,050
    75th
    $68,890
    90th
    $76,450

    Beckley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,345 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 111% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 11% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapist Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,350
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $97,230
    Modesto, CA $96,120
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $90,000
    Spartanburg, SC $85,470
    Salinas, CA $84,210

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapist Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $76,270
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $63,760
    Winchester, VA-WV $63,030
    Charleston, WV $62,400
    Morgantown, WV $61,980
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $60,620

    Related occupations in Beckley, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$23,170
    Nursing Assistants$35,510
    Medical Assistants$34,430
    Dental Assistants$37,460
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$37,640
    Phlebotomists$34,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Assistants make per hour in Beckley?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Beckley, WV is $27.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.09 or more per hour.

    Is Beckley above or below average for Physical Therapist Assistants salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Beckley, WV is 11.4% below the national median of $65,510. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Therapist Assistants in Beckley?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,430 per year in Beckley, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,070.