Physical Therapists Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $105,820 +4.8% vs national
Median hourly $50.87
10th percentile $76,780
90th percentile $142,490
Employed locally 160
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,780
    25th
    $85,240
    50th (median)
    $105,820
    75th
    $122,080
    90th
    $142,490

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 182% Median Physical Therapists salary is 82% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $104,860
    Morgantown, WV $104,220
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $102,330
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $101,380
    Beckley, WV $100,200
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $96,840

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,130
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $50,370
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,200
    Pharmacists $132,930
    General Internal Medicine Physicians $63,290
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $57,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Charleston, WV is $50.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.85 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Charleston, WV is 4.8% above 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $76,780 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,240.