verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Physical Therapist Assistant Salary in Washington

Median Annual in Washington
$66,450/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$31.95/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Washington

groups Employed in WA
2,150
public U.S. Median
$68,380
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$62,095 #47 of 51

Physical Therapist Assistant pay in Washington, explained

Physical therapist assistants in Washington earn a median of $66,450 per year ($31.95 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $68,380. Entry-level workers earn around $36,610, while the most experienced physical therapist assistants reach about $93,140. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Washington.

Is $66,450 good pay in Washington?

Adjusted for Washington's cost of living (which runs 107% of the U.S. average), that $66,450 is worth about $62,095 in national buying power — ranking Washington #47 for real pay (vs #21 on the sticker number).

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Physical Therapist Assistant pay by experience in Washington

Entry level (10th pct)
$36,610
$17.60/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$66,450
$31.95/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$93,140
$44.78/hr

Physical Therapist Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WA
Washington (here) $66,450 $62,095
Oregon $73,180 $70,800 −$6,730
Idaho $61,020 $63,899 +$5,430

Physical Therapist Assistant in Washington: FAQ

How much do physical therapist assistants make in Washington?

Physical therapist assistants in Washington earn a median of $66,450 per year ($31.95 per hour), compared with $68,380 nationally.

Does Washington pay physical therapist assistants well?

At $66,450, Washington pays 3% below the national median for physical therapist assistants. An estimated 2,150 work in the state.

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