Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $63,120 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.35
10th percentile $35,270
90th percentile $85,340
Employed locally 100
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,270
    25th
    $38,650
    50th (median)
    $63,120
    75th
    $77,980
    90th
    $85,340

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 67% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 33% below 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $83,820
    Warner Robins, GA $76,560
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $76,270
    Yakima, WA $75,710
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $74,240
    Waco, TX $74,100

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $44,440
    Nursing Assistants $46,900
    Medical Assistants $50,300
    Dental Assistants $47,880
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $39,760
    Massage Therapists $75,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Olympia, WA is $30.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Olympia, WA is 3.6% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,270 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,650.