Physical Therapists pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,080 a year or less, while the top 10% make $137,070 or more. The middle half of physical therapists in Washington earn between $94,680 and $127,020.
- $79K10th
- $95K25th
- $103KMedian
- $127K75th
- $137K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $110,130 | $9,178 | $52.95 |
| Median | $102,980 | $8,582 | $49.51 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $94,680 | $7,890 | $45.52 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $127,020 | $10,585 | $61.07 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapists pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Physical therapists in Washington earn about the same as the Washington, D.C. average ($112,400) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($105,280). At the median the gap is +0% against the U.S. median of $102,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $110,130 | $102,980 | $79,080 | $137,070 | 4,540 |
| Washington, D.C. | $112,400 | $101,640 | $85,620 | $129,470 | 610 |
| United States | $105,280 | $102,760 | $77,140 | $135,140 | 267,330 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Therapists salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $110,130, a single filer in Washington takes home about $79,914 a year, or $6,659 a month and $3,074 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $82,152 | $6,846 |
| Working in MD | $81,270 | $6,772 |
| Working in VA | $80,788 | $6,732 |
| Working in DC | $79,914 | $6,659 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for physical therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $110,130 buys what about $101,144 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 5.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapists salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$100,890
- Baltimore, MD$108,710
- Winchester, VA$108,930
- Lexington Park, MD$112,110
- Gettysburg, PA$107,260
- Chambersburg, PA$102,050
Highest-paying cities for physical therapists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($145,040).
- San Francisco, CA$145,040
- San Jose, CA$140,090
- Napa, CA$136,360
- Santa Rosa, CA$135,520
- Vallejo, CA$132,660
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Physical Therapists salary in Washington: questions
How much do physical therapists make an hour in Washington?
$52.95 an hour on average, and $49.51 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapists salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,080 a year and the 25th percentile is $94,680, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapists take-home pay in Washington?
About $79,914 a year ($6,659 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $110,130.
Do physical therapists earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% more than the U.S. average for this job ($105,280).
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 29-1123; area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.84, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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