Physical Therapist Assistant salary in West Virginia
What physical therapist assistants earn in West Virginia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$60,430$29.05 per hour
vs U.S.−12%U.S. median $68,380
Middle half earn$50,030 – $67,670Top 10%: $79,160+
Jobs9801.93× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist Assistant pay in West 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 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $59,930 | $28.81 | 280 |
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $60,870 | $29.27 | 220 |
| Morgantown, WV | $59,920 | $28.81 | 130 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $65,980 | $31.72 | 120 |
| Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $61,680 | $29.66 | 110 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $65,280 | $31.39 | 100 |
| Charleston, WV | $63,020 | $30.30 | 80 |
| Beckley, WV | $59,400 | $28.56 | 70 |
| Parkersburg-Vienna, WV | $57,790 | $27.78 | 60 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $58,070 | $27.92 | 60 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $73,570 | $35.37 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in West Virginia
Physical Therapist Assistant pay in similar states
Kentucky · $61,480 Alabama · $61,430 Nebraska · $61,370 Iowa · $61,030 Idaho · $61,020 Oklahoma · $59,480
Other healthcare salaries in West Virginia
Registered Nurses · $80,130 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $28,010 Nursing Assistants · $36,720 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $55,360 Medical Assistants · $37,180 Pharmacy Technicians · $38,210 Nurse Practitioners · $127,320 Pharmacists · $133,430 Physicians, All Other · $258,020 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,150 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $61,810 Phlebotomists · $39,250
Questions
How much does a physical therapist assistant make in West Virginia?
Physical Therapist Assistants in West Virginia earned a median of $60,430 a year ($29.05 an hour) in May 2025, 12% less than the national median of $68,380. The middle half earned $50,030 to $67,670.
Where in West Virginia do physical therapist assistants earn the most?
Among areas in West Virginia, pay was highest in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $78,790.
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.