Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Lynchburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lynchburg, VA

Median annual salary $76,000 +16% vs national
Median hourly $36.54
10th percentile $55,240
90th percentile $91,370
Employed locally 120
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,240
    25th
    $61,570
    50th (median)
    $76,000
    75th
    $80,600
    90th
    $91,370

    Lynchburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,782 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 112% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 12% 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
    Richmond, VA $75,630
    Charlottesville, VA $74,090

    Related occupations in Lynchburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$27,860
    Nursing Assistants$37,540
    Medical Assistants$37,700
    Dental Assistants$44,900
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$34,220
    Phlebotomists$37,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Lynchburg, VA is $36.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Lynchburg, VA is 16% 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 Lynchburg?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $55,240 per year in Lynchburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,570.