Physical Therapists Salary in Charlottesville, VA

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

Median annual salary $102,590 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $49.32
10th percentile $79,600
90th percentile $127,420
Employed locally 230
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,600
    25th
    $84,580
    50th (median)
    $102,590
    75th
    $123,250
    90th
    $127,420

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 113% Median Physical Therapists salary is 13% 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 Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,180
    Physicians, All Other $212,870
    Nurse Practitioners $129,260
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,630
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,140
    Pharmacists $137,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Charlottesville, VA is $49.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.49 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Charlottesville, VA is 1.6% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $79,600 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,580.