Physical Therapist Assistant salary in Virginia
What physical therapist assistants earn in Virginia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$73,760$35.46 per hour
vs U.S.+8%U.S. median $68,380
Middle half earn$60,810 – $80,400Top 10%: $93,600+
Jobs3,3701.13× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist Assistant 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 | $78,790 | $37.88 | 1,340 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $73,300 | $35.24 | 790 |
| Richmond, VA | $73,640 | $35.41 | 560 |
| Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $70,160 | $33.73 | 170 |
| Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $73,800 | $35.48 | 170 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $62,620 | $30.11 | 160 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $75,420 | $36.26 | 150 |
| Roanoke, VA | $67,140 | $32.28 | 130 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $74,010 | $35.58 | 80 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $73,570 | $35.37 | 60 |
| Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $69,670 | $33.50 | 60 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA | $73,000 | $35.10 | 50 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA | $79,590 | $38.26 | 50 |
| Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $61,900 | $29.76 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Virginia
Physical Therapist Assistant pay in similar states
Connecticut · $75,880 Nevada · $75,520 Delaware · $74,610 Oregon · $73,180 Georgia · $72,800 Florida · $72,530
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 assistant make in Virginia?
Physical Therapist Assistants in Virginia earned a median of $73,760 a year ($35.46 an hour) in May 2025, 8% more than the national median of $68,380. The middle half earned $60,810 to $80,400.
Where in Virginia do physical therapist assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Virginia, pay was highest in Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA at $79,590.
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.