Physical Therapist Aide salary in Virginia
What physical therapist aides earn in Virginia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$33,390$16.05 per hour
vs U.S.−5%U.S. median $35,240
Middle half earn$27,460 – $36,910Top 10%: $42,530+
Jobs1,2600.99× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist Aide pay in Virginia cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $34,780 | $16.72 | 700 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $34,280 | $16.48 | 270 |
| Richmond, VA | $33,860 | $16.28 | 250 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $33,850 | $16.27 | 60 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $29,730 | $14.29 | 50 |
| Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $32,590 | $15.67 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Virginia
Physical Therapist Aide pay in similar states
Maryland · $34,780 North Carolina · $34,760 New Jersey · $34,430 Delaware · $34,060 Hawaii · $33,810 South Carolina · $33,280
Other healthcare salaries in Virginia
Registered Nurses · $93,600 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $30,300 Nursing Assistants · $43,200 Medical Assistants · $44,740 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $64,920 Dental Assistants · $46,670 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,610 Physicians, All Other · $278,530 Pharmacists · $144,060 Physical Therapists · $101,450 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $61,050 Nurse Practitioners · $127,810
Questions
How much does a physical therapist aide make in Virginia?
Physical Therapist Aides in Virginia earned a median of $33,390 a year ($16.05 an hour) in May 2025, 5% less than the national median of $35,240. The middle half earned $27,460 to $36,910.
Where in Virginia do physical therapist aides earn the most?
Among areas in Virginia, pay was highest in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $34,780.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.