Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Richmond, VA

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

Median annual salary $75,630 +15.4% vs national
Median hourly $36.36
10th percentile $48,260
90th percentile $97,860
Employed locally 430
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,260
    25th
    $61,740
    50th (median)
    $75,630
    75th
    $83,160
    90th
    $97,860

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 90% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 10% 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
    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
    Charlottesville, VA $74,090

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,200
    Nursing Assistants $38,890
    Medical Assistants $39,550
    Dental Assistants $46,740
    Phlebotomists $46,470
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Richmond, VA is $36.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Richmond, VA is 15.4% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $48,260 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,740.