Physical Therapist salary in Virginia
Physical Therapists in Virginia earn a median of $48.42 per hour, about $100,710 a year, in line with the U.S. median of $48.57. The middle half earn between $39.69 and $56.37 per hour. The highest median among Virginia metro areas is in Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA, at $49.77 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $48.42median pay per hour
- $100,710median pay per year
- 6,700physical therapists employed in Virginia
- #22of 50 states by median pay
Physical Therapist pay in Virginia: percentiles
| Level | Virginia per hour | Virginia per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $36.46 | $75,840 | $35.78 |
| Lower quartile | $39.69 | $82,560 | $40.13 |
| Median | $48.42 | $100,710 | $48.57 |
| Upper quartile | $56.37 | $117,250 | $56.34 |
| Top 10% | $62.23 | $129,440 | $63.70 |
Physical Therapist pay by metro area in Virginia
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Virginia median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA | $49.77 | $103,520 | 110 | 3% above | $54.62 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $49.32 | $102,590 | 230 | 2% above | — |
| Roanoke, VA | $48.69 | $101,260 | 340 | 1% above | $52.01 |
| Richmond, VA | $48.55 | $100,990 | 1,160 | in line with | $49.61 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $48.35 | $100,560 | 110 | in line with | $50.95 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $47.83 | $99,490 | 1,170 | 1% below | $48.84 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $47.79 | $99,390 | 180 | 1% below | $53.48 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $45.26 | $94,150 | 140 | 7% below | $46.93 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA | $43.35 | $90,170 | 140 | 10% below | $46.76 |
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 Virginia
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $48.44 | $100,760 | in line with Virginia |
| Kentucky | $46.88 | $97,500 | 3% below Virginia |
| Maryland | $50.16 | $104,330 | 4% above Virginia |
| North Carolina | $46.47 | $96,670 | 4% below Virginia |
| Tennessee | $48.40 | $100,660 | in line with Virginia |
| West Virginia | $48.66 | $101,210 | in line with Virginia |
What employers are posting in Virginia
- 67roles with published pay
- $54.53median pay per hour
- $38–$72typical published range
- 13employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Sentara Healthcare | 24 | $60.70 |
| Select Medical | 9 | $45.43 |
| Valley Health | 7 | $47.53 |
| VCU Health System | 6 | $42.09 |
| Amedisys | 5 | $61.30 |
| Carilion Clinic | 4 | $50.70 |
| Mary Washington Healthcare | 3 | $53 |
| Riverside Health System | 3 | $54.77 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 67 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
Physical Therapist jobs in Virginia · Physical Therapist salary nationwide · Virginia state guide
Common questions
How much does a physical therapist make in Virginia?
The median is $48.42 per hour, about $100,710 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $36.46 and the top 10% earn over $62.23 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Virginia city pays physical therapists the most?
Among Virginia metro areas, Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA has the highest median at $49.77 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Virginia rank for physical therapist pay?
Virginia ranks 22nd 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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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- 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
- Mary Washington HealthcareMWHC Corporate, VA · 3 postings$53.00/ hr$43–$65
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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.
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- Physical Therapist- Home CarePermanent$39.00–$62.40/ hour
- Physical Therapist - Acute Care AdultPermanent$69k–$106k/ year
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