Physical Therapists Salary in Richmond, VA

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

Median annual salary $100,990 +-0% vs national
Median hourly $48.55
10th percentile $76,480
90th percentile $126,510
Employed locally 1,160
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,480
    25th
    $82,510
    50th (median)
    $100,990
    75th
    $116,100
    90th
    $126,510

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 120% Median Physical Therapists salary is 20% 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 Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $89,730
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,400
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,260
    Physicians, All Other $284,090
    Pharmacists $138,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Richmond, VA is $48.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.52 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Richmond, VA is 0% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $76,480 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,510.