Physical Therapists pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for physical therapists is $48.78 an hour ($101,450 a year). About 7,630 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($102,760). Virginia ranks 23rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for physical therapists in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $36.40 | $75,720 |
| 25% of workers | $40.44 | $84,110 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.78 | $101,450 |
| 75% of workers | $57.05 | $118,670 |
| 90% of workers | $63.88 | $132,860 |
Physical Therapists pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft | $102,840 | 100 |
| Richmond | $102,700 | 1,300 |
| Winchester | $102,670 | 220 |
| Lynchburg | $102,450 | 160 |
| Charlottesville | $102,400 | 260 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford | $101,750 | 120 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $100,840 | 1,470 |
| Harrisonburg | $100,820 | 110 |
| Roanoke | $98,770 | 270 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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 Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $93,600 |
| Physicians, All Other | $278,530 |
| Occupational Therapists | $100,710 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $73,760 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $33,390 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $74,960 |
| Recreational Therapists | $61,270 |
| Pharmacists | $144,060 |
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