Physical Therapists Salary in Northwest Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $101,470 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $48.79
10th percentile $77,760
90th percentile $124,990
Employed locally 90
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,760
    25th
    $87,440
    50th (median)
    $101,470
    75th
    $109,320
    90th
    $124,990

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,350
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,440
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,360
    Emergency Medical Technicians $46,500
    Physicians, All Other $215,480
    Pharmacists $132,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Northwest Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Northwest Virginia is $48.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.52 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Virginia above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Northwest Virginia is 0.4% 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 Northwest Virginia?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $77,760 per year in Northwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,440.