Physical Therapist Assistants pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,910 a year or less, while the top 10% make $103,540 or more. The middle half of physical therapist assistants in Washington earn between $60,960 and $91,100.
- $51K10th
- $61K25th
- $79KMedian
- $91K75th
- $104K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $78,360 | $6,530 | $37.67 |
| Median | $78,790 | $6,566 | $37.88 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,960 | $5,080 | $29.31 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $91,100 | $7,592 | $43.80 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Physical therapist assistants in Washington earn 17% more than the Washington, D.C. average ($67,130) and 14% more than the U.S. average ($68,730). At the median the gap is +15% against the U.S. median of $68,380.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $78,360 | $78,790 | $50,910 | $103,540 | 1,340 |
| Washington, D.C. | $67,130 | $63,400 | $45,750 | $82,250 | 40 |
| United States | $68,730 | $68,380 | $47,750 | $89,510 | 112,430 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $78,360, a single filer in Washington takes home about $60,264 a year, or $5,022 a month and $2,318 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $61,256 | $5,105 |
| Working in MD | $60,446 | $5,037 |
| Working in VA | $60,265 | $5,022 |
| Working in DC | $60,264 | $5,022 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for physical therapist assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $78,360 buys what about $71,966 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 7.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$64,920
- Baltimore, MD$71,370
- Winchester, VA$71,150
- Lexington Park, MD$68,790
- Chambersburg, PA$66,300
- Charlottesville, VA$73,530
Highest-paying cities for physical therapist assistants
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($94,690).
- San Jose, CA$94,690
- San Francisco, CA$93,600
- Santa Cruz, CA$89,020
- Bakersfield, CA$87,150
- Santa Rosa, CA$86,840
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Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Washington: questions
How much do physical therapist assistants make an hour in Washington?
$37.67 an hour on average, and $37.88 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapist assistants salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,910 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,960, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapist assistants take-home pay in Washington?
About $60,264 a year ($5,022 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $78,360.
Do physical therapist assistants earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% more than the U.S. average for this job ($68,730).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-2021; area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.59, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.59).
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