Physical Therapists pay range in Longview
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $83,410 a year or less, while the top 10% make $129,580 or more. The middle half of physical therapists in Longview earn between $94,930 and $129,580.
- $83K10th
- $95K25th
- $108KMedian
- $130K75th
- $130K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $109,400 | $9,117 | $52.60 |
| Median | $107,810 | $8,984 | $51.83 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $94,930 | $7,911 | $45.64 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $129,580 | $10,798 | $62.30 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapists pay in Longview vs. Washington and the U.S.
Physical therapists in Longview earn about the same as the Washington average ($108,550) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($105,280). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $102,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longview | $109,400 | $107,810 | $83,410 | $129,580 | 40 |
| Washington | $108,550 | $105,950 | $78,300 | $137,560 | 5,370 |
| 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 Longview
On the average salary of $109,400, a single filer in Longview takes home about $85,793 a year, or $7,149 a month and $3,300 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Longview a good place for physical therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Longview area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.5), so the average $109,400 buys what about $112,153 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Longview ($57,420). A typical home costs $423,261, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapists salary in other Washington cities
Longview ranks 4th of 11 Washington metro areas for this job; Mount Vernon pays the most ($112,710).
- Mount Vernon$112,710
- Kennewick$111,200
- Seattle$110,330
- Longview$109,400
- Wenatchee$108,290
- Walla Walla$108,100
- Yakima$106,140
- Olympia$105,350
- Bremerton$104,570
- Bellingham$103,600
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 Longview: questions
How much do physical therapists make an hour in Longview?
$52.60 an hour on average, and $51.83 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapists salary in Longview?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $83,410 a year and the 25th percentile is $94,930, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapists take-home pay in Longview?
About $85,793 a year ($7,149 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $109,400. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do physical therapists earn more in Longview than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Longview-Kelso, WA (31020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.8%.
- 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 no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.59, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.59).
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