Physical Therapist Assistant salary in Washington
What physical therapist assistants earn in Washington and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$66,450$31.95 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $68,380
Middle half earn$43,890 – $80,730Top 10%: $93,140+
Jobs2,1500.84× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist Assistant pay in Washington cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $65,450 | $31.47 | 1,120 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $74,690 | $35.91 | 470 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $64,740 | $31.13 | 220 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $72,740 | $34.97 | 120 |
| Bellingham, WA | $66,450 | $31.95 | 80 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $66,810 | $32.12 | 80 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $74,250 | $35.70 | 80 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $72,980 | $35.09 | 70 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $62,620 | $30.10 | 70 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $61,420 | $29.53 | 50 |
| Yakima, WA | $74,100 | $35.62 | 50 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $69,140 | $33.24 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Washington
Physical Therapist Assistant pay in similar states
North Carolina · $67,540 Hawaii · $67,510 Minnesota · $66,770 Maine · $66,250 Louisiana · $65,370 Indiana · $65,280
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 assistant make in Washington?
Physical Therapist Assistants in Washington earned a median of $66,450 a year ($31.95 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $68,380. The middle half earned $43,890 to $80,730.
Where in Washington do physical therapist assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Washington, pay was highest in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA at $74,690.
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.