Physical Therapist Aide salary in Washington
What physical therapist aides earn in Washington and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$39,500$18.99 per hour
vs U.S.+12%U.S. median $35,240
Middle half earn$36,720 – $46,920Top 10%: $58,100+
Jobs7600.69× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist Aide pay in Washington cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $36,200 | $17.40 | 590 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $46,460 | $22.34 | 400 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $38,550 | $18.53 | 50 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $37,130 | $17.85 | 40 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $38,550 | $18.53 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Washington
Physical Therapist Aide pay in similar states
New Hampshire · $40,460 Maine · $39,660 Montana · $38,950 California · $38,330 North Dakota · $37,680 Massachusetts · $37,440
Other healthcare salaries in Washington
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $47,730 Registered Nurses · $124,200 Nursing Assistants · $49,180 Medical Assistants · $59,290 Dental Assistants · $58,090 Pharmacy Technicians · $58,900 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $72,760 Pharmacists · $160,610 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $83,150 Nurse Practitioners · $156,100 Dental Hygienists · $131,160 Physicians, All Other · $307,170
Questions
How much does a physical therapist aide make in Washington?
Physical Therapist Aides in Washington earned a median of $39,500 a year ($18.99 an hour) in May 2025, 12% more than the national median of $35,240. The middle half earned $36,720 to $46,920.
Where in Washington do physical therapist aides earn the most?
Among areas in Washington, pay was highest in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA at $46,460.
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.