Physical Therapists Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $96,140 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $46.22
10th percentile $45,720
90th percentile $129,550
Employed locally 220
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,720
    25th
    $74,420
    50th (median)
    $96,140
    75th
    $121,300
    90th
    $129,550

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 102% Median Physical Therapists salary is 2% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $128,370
    Longview-Kelso, WA $121,530
    Walla Walla, WA $115,740
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $112,310
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $110,210
    Warner Robins, GA $110,070

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $103,850
    Pharmacy Technicians $55,690
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $79,220
    Pharmacists $150,750
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,270
    Dental Hygienists $122,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Olympia, WA is $46.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.05 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Olympia, WA is 4.8% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $45,720 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,420.