Physical Therapists Salary in Wheeling, WV-OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wheeling, WV-OH

Median annual salary $88,870 -12% vs national
Median hourly $42.73
10th percentile $72,790
90th percentile $123,660
Employed locally 100
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,790
    25th
    $82,300
    50th (median)
    $88,870
    75th
    $111,170
    90th
    $123,660

    Wheeling economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,705 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 151% Median Physical Therapists salary is 51% 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
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $102,330
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $101,380
    Beckley, WV $100,200

    Related occupations in Wheeling, WV-OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $76,400
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $53,930
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,140
    Nurse Practitioners $123,900
    Pharmacists $134,540
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $64,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Wheeling?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Wheeling, WV-OH is $42.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.65 or more per hour.

    Is Wheeling above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Wheeling, WV-OH is 12% 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 Wheeling?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $72,790 per year in Wheeling, WV-OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,300.