Physical Therapist salary in Virginia
What physical therapists earn in Virginia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$101,450$48.78 per hour
vs U.S.−1%U.S. median $102,760
Middle half earn$84,110 – $118,670Top 10%: $132,860+
Jobs7,6301.08× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist 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 | $102,980 | $49.51 | 4,540 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $100,840 | $48.48 | 1,470 |
| Richmond, VA | $102,700 | $49.37 | 1,300 |
| Roanoke, VA | $98,770 | $47.49 | 270 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $102,400 | $49.23 | 260 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $98,690 | $47.45 | 230 |
| Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $102,530 | $49.29 | 230 |
| Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $103,430 | $49.73 | 230 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $102,670 | $49.36 | 220 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $102,450 | $49.26 | 160 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA | $101,750 | $48.92 | 120 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $100,820 | $48.47 | 110 |
| Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $103,350 | $49.69 | 110 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA | $102,840 | $49.44 | 100 |
| Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $102,600 | $49.33 | 80 |
Hospitals and jobs in Virginia
Physical Therapist pay in similar states
Wisconsin · $101,840 Hawaii · $101,700 Indiana · $101,560 Pennsylvania · $101,380 South Carolina · $101,330 Florida · $101,040
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 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $61,050 Nurse Practitioners · $127,810 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $80,670
Questions
How much does a physical therapist make in Virginia?
Physical Therapists in Virginia earned a median of $101,450 a year ($48.78 an hour) in May 2025, 1% less than the national median of $102,760. The middle half earned $84,110 to $118,670.
Where in Virginia do physical therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Virginia, pay was highest in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $102,980.
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.