Physical Therapist Aides Salary in Virginia

Physical therapist aides in Virginia earn the most in Virginia Beach (average $35,890 a year) and the least in Richmond ($34,140), across the 3 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the physical therapist aides average at $35,080 and the median at $33,390 for 1,260 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $36,430.

Physical Therapist Aides average salary by city in Virginia

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Virginia Beach	$35,890	$34,280	$28,700	$29,768	98
Charlottesville	$34,740	$33,850	$30,010	$28,910	99
Richmond	$34,140	$33,860	$26,850	$28,463	98

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Physical Therapist Aides salary in other states

Physical Therapist Aides salary by city and state

More about pay in Virginia

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-2022.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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