Physical Therapists Salary in Parkersburg, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Median annual salary $102,330 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $49.20
10th percentile $76,290
90th percentile $126,510
Employed locally 80
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,290
    25th
    $82,980
    50th (median)
    $102,330
    75th
    $113,030
    90th
    $126,510

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 183% Median Physical Therapists salary is 83% 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
    Charleston, WV $105,820
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $104,860
    Morgantown, WV $104,220
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $101,380
    Beckley, WV $100,200
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $96,840

    Related occupations in Parkersburg, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$77,410
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$50,410
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,360
    Nurse Practitioners$124,790
    Pharmacists$134,140
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$61,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Parkersburg?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Parkersburg, WV is $49.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.69 or more per hour.

    Is Parkersburg above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Parkersburg, WV is 1.3% 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 Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $76,290 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,980.