Physical Therapists Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $90,170 -10.7% vs national
Median hourly $43.35
10th percentile $71,170
90th percentile $126,100
Employed locally 140
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,170
    25th
    $78,630
    50th (median)
    $90,170
    75th
    $108,620
    90th
    $126,100

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 140% Median Physical Therapists salary is 40% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,250
    Vallejo, CA $136,440
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $136,200
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $134,810
    Chico, CA $131,370
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,160

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,250
    Vallejo, CA $136,440
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $125,730
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $107,940
    Nevada $105,170
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $104,990

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,430
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $54,350
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,430
    Pharmacists $132,900
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $50,140
    Nurse Practitioners $124,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Blacksburg?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Blacksburg, VA is $43.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.66 or more per hour.

    Is Blacksburg above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Blacksburg, VA is 10.7% below the national median of $101,020. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Therapists in Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $71,170 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,630.