Physical Therapists pay in District of Columbia

In District of Columbia, the median pay for physical therapists is $48.87 an hour ($101,640 a year). About 610 people work in this job there.

$48.87Median hourly pay
$95,940–$128,750Middle half of workers, yearly
610People in this job in District of Columbia

That is about the same as the U.S. median ($102,760). District of Columbia ranks 21st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for physical therapists in District of Columbia

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$41.16$85,620
25% of workers$46.12$95,940
Half of workers (median)$48.87$101,640
75% of workers$61.90$128,750
90% of workers$62.25$129,470

Physical Therapists pay in District of Columbia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria$102,9804,540

District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for physical therapists

  • Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +11.9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 13,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in District of Columbia

JobMedian yearly pay
Registered Nurses$102,540
Physicians, All Other$77,430
Occupational Therapists$109,170
Pharmacists$153,400
Nurse Practitioners$135,880

Other job titles for this job

RPTAcute Care PTAcute Physical TherapistAcute PTCardiopulmonary Physical TherapistCardiopulmonary PTDoctor of Physical TherapyDPTGeriatric Physical TherapistGeriatric PTHome Care Physical TherapistHome Care PT

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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.