Physical Therapists Salary in Lynchburg, VA

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

Median annual salary $99,390 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $47.79
10th percentile $76,170
90th percentile $121,390
Employed locally 180
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,170
    25th
    $85,340
    50th (median)
    $99,390
    75th
    $106,790
    90th
    $121,390

    Lynchburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,782 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 147% Median Physical Therapists salary is 47% 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 Lynchburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,840
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,360
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,490
    Nurse Practitioners $108,260
    Pharmacists $133,570
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $47,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Lynchburg?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Lynchburg, VA is $47.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.30 or more per hour.

    Is Lynchburg above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

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

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $76,170 per year in Lynchburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,340.