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

Physical Therapist Salary in Virginia

Median Annual in Virginia
$101,450/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$48.78/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Virginia

groups Employed in VA
7,630
public U.S. Median
$102,760
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$100,342 #38 of 51

Physical Therapist pay in Virginia, explained

Physical therapists in Virginia earn a median of $101,450 per year ($48.78 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $102,760. Entry-level workers earn around $75,720, while the most experienced physical therapists reach about $132,860. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Virginia.

Is $101,450 good pay in Virginia?

Adjusted for Virginia's cost of living (which runs 101% of the U.S. average), that $101,450 is worth about $100,342 in national buying power — ranking Virginia #38 for real pay (vs #23 on the sticker number).

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Physical Therapist pay by experience in Virginia

Entry level (10th pct)
$75,720
$36.40/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$101,450
$48.78/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$132,860
$63.88/hr

Physical Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs VA
Virginia (here) $101,450 $100,342
Maryland $106,890 $101,840 −$5,440
District of Columbia $101,640 $92,483 −$190
Kentucky $100,710 $111,703 +$740
Tennessee $100,140 $109,002 +$1,310
North Carolina $99,910 $105,920 +$1,540
West Virginia $96,600 $107,937 +$4,850

Physical Therapist in Virginia: FAQ

How much do physical therapists make in Virginia?

Physical therapists in Virginia earn a median of $101,450 per year ($48.78 per hour), compared with $102,760 nationally.

Does Virginia pay physical therapists well?

At $101,450, Virginia pays 1% below the national median for physical therapists. An estimated 7,630 work in the state.

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