Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Parkersburg, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Median annual salary $60,620 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.14
10th percentile $45,060
90th percentile $81,900
Employed locally 60
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,060
    25th
    $48,760
    50th (median)
    $60,620
    75th
    $72,120
    90th
    $81,900

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 108% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 8% 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
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $59,140

    Related occupations in Parkersburg, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $27,020
    Nursing Assistants $35,840
    Medical Assistants $35,320
    Dental Assistants $35,720
    Phlebotomists $33,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Parkersburg, WV is $29.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Parkersburg, WV is 7.5% 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 Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $45,060 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,760.