Physical Therapists pay in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue
In Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA), the median pay for physical therapists is $51.58 an hour ($107,290 a year). About 2,950 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($102,760). It is about the same as the Washington median ($105,950).
Pay range for physical therapists in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.15 | $64,790 |
| 25% of workers | $45.70 | $95,060 |
| Half of workers (median) | $51.58 | $107,290 |
| 75% of workers | $63.98 | $133,070 |
| 90% of workers | $69.69 | $144,960 |
Physical Therapists pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Walla Walla | $115,740 | 30 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $114,980 | 130 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $113,510 | 80 |
| Longview-Kelso | $107,810 | 40 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $107,350 | 190 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (this page) | $107,290 | 2,950 |
| Yakima | $105,950 | 100 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $104,750 | 180 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $99,690 | 580 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $97,750 | 210 |
| Bellingham | $96,450 | 160 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $128,260 |
| Physicians, All Other | $330,560 |
| Occupational Therapists | $109,860 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $65,450 |
| Pharmacists | $162,870 |
| Dentists, General | $161,270 |
| Physician Assistants | $167,290 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $108,690 |
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