Physical Therapist salary in Washington
What physical therapists earn in Washington and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$105,950$50.94 per hour
vs U.S.+3%U.S. median $102,760
Middle half earn$92,490 – $129,390Top 10%: $137,560+
Jobs5,3700.88× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist pay in Washington cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $107,290 | $51.58 | 2,950 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $106,250 | $51.08 | 1,810 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $99,690 | $47.93 | 580 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $120,090 | $57.74 | 230 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $97,750 | $47.00 | 210 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $107,350 | $51.61 | 190 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $104,750 | $50.36 | 180 |
| Bellingham, WA | $96,450 | $46.37 | 160 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $114,980 | $55.28 | 130 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $108,570 | $52.20 | 120 |
| Yakima, WA | $105,950 | $50.94 | 100 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $113,510 | $54.57 | 80 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $107,810 | $51.83 | 40 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $115,740 | $55.64 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Washington
Physical Therapist pay in similar states
Maryland · $106,890 New Mexico · $106,880 Texas · $105,810 Illinois · $105,250 Connecticut · $104,360 Massachusetts · $103,790
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 make in Washington?
Physical Therapists in Washington earned a median of $105,950 a year ($50.94 an hour) in May 2025, 3% more than the national median of $102,760. The middle half earned $92,490 to $129,390.
Where in Washington do physical therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Washington, pay was highest in Walla Walla, WA at $115,740.
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.