Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Virginia

In Virginia, the median pay for physical therapist assistants is $35.46 an hour ($73,760 a year). About 3,370 people work in this job there.

$35.46Median hourly pay

$60,810–$80,400Middle half of workers, yearly

3,370People in this job in Virginia

That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($68,380). Virginia ranks 10th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for physical therapist assistants in Virginia

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$26.04	$54,170
25% of workers	$29.24	$60,810
Half of workers (median)	$35.46	$73,760
75% of workers	$38.65	$80,400
90% of workers	$45.00	$93,600

Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Virginia metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Staunton-Stuarts Draft	$79,590	50
Lynchburg	$75,420	150
Charlottesville	$74,010	80
Richmond	$73,640	560
Winchester	$73,570	60
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk	$73,300	790
Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford	$73,000	50
Roanoke	$67,140	130

Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for physical therapist assistants

Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
Job outlook: +23% over ten years, much faster than average · about 18,500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Virginia

Job	Median yearly pay
Medical Assistants	$44,740
Psychiatric Technicians	$48,320
Respiratory Therapists	$82,910
Physical Therapist Aides	$33,390
Occupational Therapy Assistants	$74,960
Surgical Assistants	$78,910
Recreational Therapists	$61,270
Radiation Therapists	$103,310

Other job titles for this job

Rehabilitation AssistantAssistantCertified Physical Therapist AssistantCptaHome Care Physical Therapy AssistantHome Health Physical Therapist AssistantHome Health Physical Therapy AssistantHome Health PtaLicensed Physical Therapist AssistantLptaLicensed Physical Therapy AssistantNursing Facility Pta

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.