Physical Therapist salary in West Virginia
What physical therapists earn in West Virginia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$96,600$46.44 per hour
vs U.S.−6%U.S. median $102,760
Middle half earn$77,860 – $109,410Top 10%: $126,380+
Jobs1,3101.08× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist 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 | $102,980 | $49.51 | 4,540 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $98,220 | $47.22 | 300 |
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $98,900 | $47.55 | 240 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $102,670 | $49.36 | 220 |
| Morgantown, WV | $96,010 | $46.16 | 210 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $100,620 | $48.38 | 180 |
| Charleston, WV | $103,760 | $49.89 | 140 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $100,920 | $48.52 | 120 |
| Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $94,910 | $45.63 | 120 |
| Parkersburg-Vienna, WV | $96,170 | $46.23 | 90 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $94,550 | $45.46 | 90 |
| Beckley, WV | $95,970 | $46.14 | 80 |
Hospitals and jobs in West Virginia
Physical Therapist pay in similar states
Louisiana · $98,530 Kansas · $98,290 Vermont · $97,970 Iowa · $97,560 Alabama · $97,290 Nebraska · $97,090
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 make in West Virginia?
Physical Therapists in West Virginia earned a median of $96,600 a year ($46.44 an hour) in May 2025, 6% less than the national median of $102,760. The middle half earned $77,860 to $109,410.
Where in West Virginia do physical therapists earn the most?
Among areas in West Virginia, pay was highest in Charleston, WV at $103,760.
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.