Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Virginia
Physical Therapist Assistants in Virginia earn an average of $72,710 a year. That is $3,980 (6%) more than the U.S. average of $68,730. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $78,360.
Top-paying Virginia metro areas
Average pay for physical therapist assistants by metro area. Swipe to see all 10.
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Virginia vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $68,730 | $33.04 |
| Virginia | $72,710 | $34.96 |
| Maryland | $73,000 | $35.09 |
| North Carolina | $68,790 | $33.07 |
| District of Columbia | $67,130 | $32.28 |
| Tennessee | $64,060 | $30.80 |
| West Virginia | $61,560 | $29.60 |
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Average pay, Virginia, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do physical therapist assistants make in Virginia?
The average is $72,710 a year, and the median is $73,760. That is $3,980 (6%) more than the U.S. average of $68,730.
What is the hourly wage in Virginia?
$34.96 an hour on average; the median is $35.46.
Where in Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($78,360), followed by Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA ($74,920). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA ($63,480).
How does Virginia rank?
Virginia ranks #9 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.