Physical Therapist salary in District of Columbia
Physical Therapists in District of Columbia earn a median of $48.44 per hour, about $100,760 a year, in line with the U.S. median of $48.57. The middle half earn between $46.74 and $59.93 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $48.44median pay per hour
- $100,760median pay per year
- 850physical therapists employed in District of Columbia
- #20of 50 states by median pay
Physical Therapist pay in District of Columbia: percentiles
| Level | District of Columbia per hour | District of Columbia per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $40.63 | $84,510 | $35.78 |
| Lower quartile | $46.74 | $97,220 | $40.13 |
| Median | $48.44 | $100,760 | $48.57 |
| Upper quartile | $59.93 | $124,650 | $56.34 |
| Top 10% | $63.37 | $131,810 | $63.70 |
Physical Therapist pay by metro area in District of Columbia
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs District of Columbia median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $50.42 | $104,860 | 4,670 | 4% above | $46.31 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Physical Therapist pay in states next to District of Columbia
Physical Therapist jobs in District of Columbia · Physical Therapist salary nationwide · District of Columbia state guide
Common questions
How much does a physical therapist make in District of Columbia?
The median is $48.44 per hour, about $100,760 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $40.63 and the top 10% earn over $63.37 (BLS, May 2024).
Where does District of Columbia rank for physical therapist pay?
District of Columbia ranks 20th of 50 states by median physical therapist pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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Your PT pay reportDistrict of Columbia · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- MedStar Health, Inc.Washington, DC · 2 wage offers$58.65/ hr$53–$64
- Children's National Medical CenterWashington, DC · 1 wage offer$42.63/ hr$43–$43
- National Rehabilitation Hospital, Inc.Washington, DC · 2 wage offers$39.26/ hr$39–$40
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
5 employer-reported wage offers for PT in federal filings in District of Columbia, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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Open PT roles near District of Columbia, each with pay, shift and start date, arrive with your report.