Physical Therapists pay range in Richmond
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,870 a year or less, while the top 10% make $125,890 or more. The middle half of physical therapists in Richmond earn between $83,890 and $118,370.
- $78K10th
- $84K25th
- $103KMedian
- $118K75th
- $126K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $103,840 | $8,653 | $49.92 |
| Median | $102,700 | $8,558 | $49.38 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $83,890 | $6,991 | $40.33 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $118,370 | $9,864 | $56.91 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapists pay in Richmond vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Physical therapists in Richmond earn about the same as the Virginia average ($104,070) and about the same as the U.S. average ($105,280). At the median the gap is -0% against the U.S. median of $102,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $103,840 | $102,700 | $77,870 | $125,890 | 1,300 |
| Virginia | $104,070 | $101,450 | $75,720 | $132,860 | 7,630 |
| United States | $105,280 | $102,760 | $77,140 | $135,140 | 267,330 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Therapists salary after taxes in Richmond
On the average salary of $103,840, a single filer in Richmond takes home about $76,725 a year, or $6,394 a month and $2,951 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Richmond a good place for physical therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Richmond area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $103,840 buys what about $106,113 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Richmond ($51,460). A typical home costs $397,705, or 3.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapists salary in other Virginia cities
Richmond ranks 3rd of 9 Virginia metro areas for this job; Winchester pays the most ($108,930).
- Winchester$108,930
- Charlottesville$106,770
- Richmond$103,840
- Lynchburg$102,190
- Virginia Beach$101,470
- Staunton$100,860
- Harrisonburg$98,120
- Blacksburg$95,680
- Roanoke$95,570
Highest-paying cities for physical therapists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($145,040).
- San Francisco, CA$145,040
- San Jose, CA$140,090
- Napa, CA$136,360
- Santa Rosa, CA$135,520
- Vallejo, CA$132,660
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Physical Therapists salary in Richmond: questions
How much do physical therapists make an hour in Richmond?
$49.92 an hour on average, and $49.37 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapists salary in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,870 a year and the 25th percentile is $83,890, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapists take-home pay in Richmond?
About $76,725 a year ($6,394 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $103,840.
Do physical therapists earn more in Richmond than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($105,280).
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 29-1123; area Richmond, VA (40060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- 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 (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.14, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.