Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $71,010 +8.4% vs national
Median hourly $34.14
10th percentile $59,020
90th percentile $98,250
Employed locally 80
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,020
    25th
    $65,650
    50th (median)
    $71,010
    75th
    $81,350
    90th
    $98,250

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 110% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 10% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,350
    Vallejo, CA $81,090
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $78,940
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $76,270
    Lynchburg, VA $76,000
    Richmond, VA $75,630

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $27,650
    Nursing Assistants $37,150
    Medical Assistants $38,400
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $34,120
    Dental Assistants $44,390
    Phlebotomists $42,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Blacksburg, VA is $34.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Blacksburg, VA is 8.4% above 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $59,020 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,650.