Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $68,290 +4.2% vs national
Median hourly $32.83
10th percentile $45,950
90th percentile $79,880
Employed locally 170
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,950
    25th
    $58,940
    50th (median)
    $68,290
    75th
    $76,810
    90th
    $79,880

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 101% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 1% 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
    Lynchburg, VA $76,000
    Richmond, VA $75,630

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$38,260
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$27,660
    Medical Assistants$37,010
    Dental Assistants$44,410
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$33,260
    Phlebotomists$39,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Roanoke, VA is $32.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Roanoke, VA is 4.2% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $45,950 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,940.