Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Charleston, WV

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

Median annual salary $62,400 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.00
10th percentile $38,920
90th percentile $91,280
Employed locally 100
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,920
    25th
    $49,540
    50th (median)
    $62,400
    75th
    $78,270
    90th
    $91,280

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 107% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 7% 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
    Morgantown, WV $61,980
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $60,620
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $59,140

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $27,310
    Nursing Assistants $34,880
    Medical Assistants $35,830
    Phlebotomists $39,660
    Dental Assistants $37,810
    Medical Equipment Preparers $45,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Charleston, WV is $30.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Charleston, WV is 4.7% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,920 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,540.