PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Physical Therapist - Outpatient
Select Medical · Alexandria, VA
$84k–$105k/ year
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Physical Therapist jobs in Alexandria, VA
Pay for physical therapists in the Alexandria area centers on $50.42 per hour, or about $104,860 a year. The lower quarter earns under $45.36 and the upper quarter over $60.03. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Alexandria. That ranks 57th of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 286th of 338 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Alexandria and what they pay.
- $50.42median pay per hour, Washington
- $45–$60typical range per hour
- 4,670physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
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PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Physical Therapist - Outpatient Orthopedics
Select Medical · Alexandria, VA
$84k–$105k/ year
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2 more open roles from employers in Alexandria. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
Per diemPosted 12 days ago
Physical Therapist (PT) Outpatient Rehab PRN
Inova Health System · Alexandria, VA
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PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Physical Therapist (PT) Outpatient Rehab
Inova Health System · Alexandria, VA
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Get my free pay reportPhysical Therapist pay in Alexandria, VA
The metro median is 4% above the Virginia statewide median of $48.42 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 4,670 physical therapists employed in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.93).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $39.36 | $81,870 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $45.36 | $94,350 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Median | $50.42 | $104,860 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $60.03 | $124,860 | 24% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $66.48 | $138,280 | 37% above U.S. median |
How Alexandria ranks
- 57th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 286th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Physical Therapists (SOC 29-1123), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Alexandria
- Overall prices in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria run 9% above the U.S. average (index 108.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 51% above the U.S. average (index 151.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $50.42 median hour buys what $46.31 buys at the national price level, 5% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Alexandria paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,815
- Per year: $90,756
- Per month: $7,563
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Alexandria
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel physical therapist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Alexandria
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Alexandria, 2 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inova Alexandria Hospital Alexandria, VA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Inova Mount Vernon Hospital Alexandria, VA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Physical Therapist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | 7 mi | $50.42/hr | 702,250 |
| Rockville, MD | 19 mi | $50.42/hr | 68,417 |
| Baltimore, MD | 42 mi | $49.73/hr | 568,271 |
| Richmond, VA | 92 mi | $48.55/hr | 233,655 |
| Lancaster, PA | 94 mi | $47.81/hr | 58,441 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | 100 mi | $48.35/hr | 51,164 |
Physical Therapist jobs in Virginia · Physical Therapist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Virginia
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Virginia requires for your role with the Virginia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Virginia taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Alexandria
Alexandria city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Alexandria, VA?
Physical Therapists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area have a median pay of $50.42 per hour, about $104,860 a year. The middle half earn between $45.36 and $60.03 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Alexandria a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria ranks 286th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 57th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physical therapists in Alexandria?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Alexandria. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Alexandria.
Do I need a Virginia license to work in Alexandria as a physical therapist?
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Virginia requires for your role with the Virginia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Alexandria?
The federal per diem benchmark in Alexandria is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Alexandria?
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Your PT pay reportAlexandria, VA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Select MedicalAlexandria, VA · 9 postings$45.43/ hr$38–$60
- AmedisysWise, VA · 5 postings$61.30/ hr$50–$70
- Sentara HealthcareVirginia Beach, VA · 24 postings$60.70/ hr$32–$72
- Riverside Health SystemSanders, VA · 3 postings$54.77/ hr$46–$63
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$38Median$54.53High$72
67 PT postings with published pay in Virginia, 62 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 67 PT roles
- Physical Therapist- Home CarePermanent$39.00–$62.40/ hour
- Physical Therapist - Acute Care AdultPermanent$69k–$106k/ year
+ 65 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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